Authorities responded to false publications about the vehicle restriction in the capital.
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) issued a statement reiterating that the vehicle restriction in Quito remains under the Pico y Placa plan. In addition, he pointed out that restricted hours and license plates have not changed.
“In view of false information circulating, We remind you that the Pico y Placa measure is maintained, ”says the statement.
They do this in order to counteract false publications spread by social networks in which warned of a change in measures from Monday, January 17, 2022.
From the Department of Communication of the Mobility secretary from Quito also responded that There is no resolution to change the mobility rule.
Thus, the vehicle restriction, according to the last number of the license plate, It is open from Monday to Friday with two schedules: from 06:00 to 09:30 and from 16:00 to 21:00.
The license plate restriction is two digits per day
Day | Plates that do not circulate |
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Monday | Plates ending in 1 and 2 |
Tuesday | Plates ending in 3 and 4 |
Wednesday | Plates ending in 5 and 6 |
Thursday | Plates ending in 7 and 8 |
Friday | Plates ending in 9 and 0 |
Saturday | Free circulation 24 hours |
Sunday | Free circulation 24 hours |
The limits and perimeters of the Pico y Placa in the city of Quito are the following:
Sector | |
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North | Calle de los Narcisos (road without restriction), intersection with av. Córdova Galarza (roundabout in the Higher Police School sector), which later joins Av. Simón Bolívar (Villorita bridge roundel). |
On | Av. Morán Valverde (road without restriction). |
It is | all avenue Simón Bolívar (road without restriction). |
West | It has restriction all the av. Mariscal Sucre until it joins Av. Córdova Galarza (unrestricted road), to Calle de los Narcisos. |
exceptions
The town It annulled all the safe-conducts that were issued until October 31, with the exception of those given to people with disabilities.
Safe-conducts will stop working in Quito during Pico y Placa
The vehicles that are exempt and can circulate freely they are those of the President and Vice President of the Republic; diplomatic and consular corps; of the National Police, emergencies and rescue; transportation of people with disabilities; public transport, commercial transport and transport on own account.
The taxis, hybrid cars, motorcycles and those who provide delivery service too they must abide the Peak and Plate.
Parking lot
The Metropolitan Mobility and Public Works Company (Epmmop) reactivated the parking lots for people who want to leave their vehicles. They work from 04:00 to 22:00. The service is free of charge, the only requirement is that the license plate of the car matches the vehicle restriction.
There are three public parking lots with a capacity of 460 seats:
- the County, located on Camilo Guachamín and La Esperanza streets. It has 150 spaces.
- Cuscungo located on the General Rumiñahui highway. It has 150 places.
- Zámbiza, in the avenue of the Palm trees and the Inca. It has 160 parking spaces. (I)

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