Law 769 of 2002

National Traffic Code

The regulations governing traffic in Colombia. Based on Law 769 of 2002 and its current amendments.

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What is the National Traffic Code?

Law 769 of 2002 regulates the movement of pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists, and vehicles on all public and private roads open to the public throughout Colombia.

It has been updated by Laws 1005 of 2006, 1383 of 2010, 1696 of 2013, and 2161 of 2021.

This summary is for informational purposes only. For the complete legal text, consult the official portal of the Bogotá Mayor's Office.

Code Structure

Law 769 of 2002 is organized into 9 titles and 172 articles.

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National Traffic Code

What is the National Traffic Code?

Code Structure

Title I — General Principles and Definitions

Title II — Traffic Authorities

Title III — Drivers and Licenses

Title IV — Vehicles, Registration, and SOAT

Title V — Driving Rules

Title VI — Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motorcyclists

Title VII — Preventive Measures and Immobilization

Title VIII — Traffic Accidents

Title IX — Violations, Penalties, and Proceedings

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