Colombia President Announces Traffic Code Reform to Cut Fines and Fees

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a traffic code reform to reduce fines and administrative costs in Colombia.

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President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a reform to Colombia's traffic code to reduce the costs of fines, driving licenses, and technical-mechanical inspections. ^[1] OlimpIA states that before incorporating AI, organizations must answer three questions: does it generate business return, are there reliable data to support it, and are teams prepared to use it. ^[2] OlimpIA, a technology company within the Grupo Colpatria, will participate in a panel at ANDICOM 2026 organized by Fedesoft. ^[3] According to Medicina Legal, 8,737 people died in traffic accidents in 2025, ranking as the second leading cause of violent death in the country. ^[4] President Abelardo de la Espriella claimed that severe fines can cost up to a monthly minimum wage, often leaving drivers at the mercy of police extortion. ^[5] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the current traffic law from 2002 is disconnected from the reality of the country and the pockets of Colombians. ^[6]

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President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a reform to Colombia's traffic code to reduce the costs of fines, driving licenses, and technical-mechanical inspections. · La Silla Vacía

OlimpIA states that before incorporating AI, organizations must answer three questions: does it generate business return, are there reliable data to support it, and are teams prepared to use it. ·

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OlimpIA, a technology company within the Grupo Colpatria, will participate in a panel at ANDICOM 2026 organized by Fedesoft. ·

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According to Medicina Legal, 8,737 people died in traffic accidents in 2025, ranking as the second leading cause of violent death in the country. · La Silla Vacía

President Abelardo de la Espriella claimed that severe fines can cost up to a monthly minimum wage, often leaving drivers at the mercy of police extortion. · La Silla Vacía

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the current traffic law from 2002 is disconnected from the reality of the country and the pockets of Colombians. · La Silla Vacía

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