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Understand the different speed limits, types of roads and traffic signs in Colombia...
Toll Roads
There are a number of toll roads (Peajes).
The National Road Institute (Instituto Nacional de Vias - INVIAS), is responsible for the maintenance of the road network in Colombia. Its website provides maps of the main roads in the country.
- Find a list of major travel routes throughout Colombia and the toll charges for each
Speed Limits
The following speed limits apply in Colombia unless indicated otherwise:
- Residential areas and near schools - up to 30 Km/h
- Urban areas - up to 60 Km/h
- Rural areas - up to 80 Km/h
- Motorways and trunk roads - up to 100 Km/h
- Find out more about speed limits in Colombia
Distances between vehicles
- For vehicles travelling up to 30 Km/hr, the distance between two vehicles should be 10m
- For vehicles travelling between 30 Km/hr and 60 Km/hr, the distance between two vehicles should be 20m
- For vehicles travelling between 60 Km/hr and 80 Km/hr, the distance between two vehicles should be 25m
- For vehicles travelling more than 80 Km/hr, the distance between two vehicles should be 30m
Traffic Signs
The following types of traffic signs are used in Colombia:
- Señales reglamentarias - Used to indicate restrictions and limits (red and white)
- Señales preventivas - Used to indicate an oncoming hazard (yellow), or to inform road users about temporary changes to the normal use of roads (orange)
- Señales informativas - Used to provide information and guidance to road users (usually blue, white or green)
- Find a list of traffic signs in Colombia with their accompanying images
Pico y Placa
In Bogotá, Medellín, and a number of other cities there is anti-congestion system which prohibits drivers from using their vehicles on certain days. The days on which a vehicle cannot be driven depends on the license plate number.
- Find calendars and circulation information for all cities where a Pico y Placa system is in place
Breakdown Service
No national breakdown service exists in Colombia. Insurance companies may offer breakdown service assistance as part of a package.
Two popular breakdown service providers are Sura and Aseguradora Solidaria.