Paloma Valencia proposes exempting motorcycles up to 250 cc from Soat
The senator and presidential pre-candidate Paloma Valencia announced the submission of a bill with which she seeks to exempt owners of motorcycles with engines up to 250 cubic centimeters from paying SOAT.
TL;DR
- Proposal to exempt motorcycles with 250 cc or less from paying SOAT.
- Benefited motorcycles must be registered in RUNT and classified as motorcycles.
- Motorcycles exceeding 250 cc will need to pay the full SOAT amount.
- Paloma Valencia argues it addresses economic difficulties for motorcyclists, many using bikes for work and daily living.
- Concerns raised include the cost to the state, funding, sustainability of victim care, and potential increase in informal vehicles.
- The proposal comes amid the pre-electoral environment for 2026, targeting a large sector of the population.