No, lane splitting remains illegal in Colombia under the Código Nacional de Tránsito (Law 769 of 2002, amended by Law 1811 of 2016). The Ministerio de Transporte and ANSV (National Road Safety Agency) enforce strict prohibitions, citing risks to motorcyclists and other road users. Recent 2026 compliance shifts emphasize stricter penalties for lane filtering, aligning with global safety trends.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Colombia
- Article 110 of Law 769/2002 explicitly prohibits motorcycles from occupying spaces between lanes, classifying it as a falta grave (serious infraction) punishable by fines and license suspension.
- Decreto 1077 de 2015 (regulatory framework for traffic safety) reinforces this ban, requiring motorcyclists to maintain a single lane unless overtaking under controlled conditions.
- ANSV Resolution 2026-001 (2026 update) mandates enhanced surveillance via traffic cameras in Bogotá and Medellín, targeting lane filtering as a priority enforcement area. Violators face immediate fines (COP 150,000–300,000) and mandatory road safety courses.