Cali Implements Emergency Vehicle Restrictions Following Earthquake
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Colombia
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The city of Cali has reinstated the Pico y Placa vehicle restriction program starting Wednesday, August 12, to manage traffic following an earthquake that occurred on Monday, August 10. According to the Secretary of Mobility, Sergio Javier Mocayo, the measure is necessary to facilitate the movement of rescue teams and discourage curious citizens from obstructing emergency operations. The restrictions will apply from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Saturday, August 15. The schedule alternates by license plate endings: even numbers are restricted on Wednesday and Friday, while odd numbers are restricted on Thursday and Saturday. This specific emergency measure includes hybrid and electric vehicles. Exemptions are granted to official vehicles, emergency and disaster response units, health service providers, vehicles transporting persons with reduced mobility, and cargo vehicles weighing 5 tons or more. While one source focuses on the immediate emergency response, another provides broader context on general traffic laws and future 2026 schedules. Violating these restrictions can result in a fine equivalent to 15 days of the current minimum wage, totaling 711,750 pesos.
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- The reporting frames the restrictions as a necessary emergency response to a natural disaster to aid rescue efforts.
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- The reporting frames the restrictions as a general traffic management tool to reduce congestion and pollution, providing a guide to avoid fines.
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