Quito, the capital of Ecuador, implements a vehicle circulation control known as Pico y Placa to manage traffic flow. This system restricts the movement of vehicles based on the last digit of their license plates during specified hours. For Tuesday, March 10, 2026, cars with plates ending in 3 and 4 will be prohibited from circulating on the roads from 6:00 to 9:30 am in the morning and from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the afternoon and evening.

In addition to the schedule, the article outlines the penalties for violating the Pico y Placa regulations. A first offense will incur a fine of $72.30, which equates to 15% of the Ecuadorian unified basic salary. For repeat offenses, fines increase significantly: the second offense raises the penalty to $144.60, while a third infringement leads to a fine of $241, reflecting serious enforcement measures to encourage compliance and reduce traffic congestion.

These measures come following the recent approval of reforms to the ordinance that governs vehicle restrictions in Quito, showing the government's commitment to managing urban traffic effectively. Such policies are essential in addressing mobility challenges in rapidly urbanizing areas, and they appear to be part of broader urban planning efforts to ensure sustainable city living in Ecuador.