Regulatory Signs

The most regulatory signs are circular. A red ring or red circle indicates a prohibition. A blue circle generally gives a positive (mandatory) instruction or indicates a route for use only by particular classes of vehicle.

Give way to oncoming vehicles

These signs inform drivers of the existence of an intersection, junction, roundabout or narrow passage, which obligates the driver to have a certain behavior or a special attention.

Give way to traffic on major roadGive way to traffic on major road
The "GIVE WAY" sign and road markings: you must give way to traffic on the major road (the upright sign or both the sign and the triangle on the road might not be used at junctions where there is relatively little traffic).

Stop and give wayStop and give way
The "stop" sign and road markings: you must stop before crossing the transverse line on the road and ensure the way is clear before entering the major road.


Priority over oncoming vehicles
Traffic has priority over vehicles from the opposite direction.

 

Roundabout Roundabout
Indication of a square proximity formed by crossing or intersection, where traffic is processed in rotary direction; at roundabouts drivers should give way to vehicles that pass them. Going into the roundabouts, drivers should take the traffic line more convenient to your destination.

Traffic merging from left aheadTraffic merging from left ahead
Indication of junction with road on which drivers must give way. The symbol indicates the junction configuration.

 

 

Prohibition signs

The prohibition signs transmit to drivers the interdiction of determined behaviors.

No entry No entry
Indication of the prohibition to enter in the direction to which the sign is oriented.



Traffic banned to large vehicles Traffic banned to large vehicles
Indication of prohibited access to large vehicles.

 

Traffic Prohibited of Goods vehicles exceeding a weight of ... TTraffic Prohibited of Goods vehicles exceeding a weight of ... T
Indication of the traffic prohibition of goods vehicles with a total weight greater than that shown on the sign.

 

Traffic prohibited for motorcycles simpleTraffic prohibited for motorcycles simple
Access banned for motorcycles simple.

 

Traffic banned for mopedsTraffic banned for mopeds
Indication of access to interdict mopeds

 

Traffic Prohibition for pedestriansTraffic Prohibition for pedestrians
Indication of the ban on pedestrian traffic.

 

Traffic prohibited for pedestrians, animals and vehicles other than cars or motorcyclesTraffic prohibited for pedestrians, animals and vehicles other than cars or motorcycles
Access prohibited for pedestrians, animals and vehicles other than cars or motorcycles with engine capacity greater than 50cm3.


No overtaking No overtaking
It is prohibited overtaking other vehicles other than bicycles, mopeds, two-wheel motorcycles or two-wheel motorcycles without sidecar.

 

No Stopping and parkingNo Stopping and parking
Indication of permanent ban to stop or park any vehicles.

 

End of all prohibitions imposed earlier by signaling the vehicle in motionEnd of all prohibitions imposed earlier by signaling the vehicle in motion
After this sign, prohibitions previously imposed by signaling to drivers cease.

 

Obligation signs

The obligation signs transmit to the usuries the imposition of determined behaviors.

Obligatory directionObligatory direction
Obligation to follow the direction indicated by the arrow inscribed on the sign.

 



Possible obligatory directionsPossible obligatory directions
Obligation to follow one of the directions indicated by the arrows shown in the signal

 

Obligation to work around the obstacleObligation to work around the obstacle
Obligation to overcome the obstacle indicated by the arrow inscribed on the sign

 

RoundaboutRoundabout
Entry into a roundabout, where traffic rules apply themselves and those intersections.

 

Obligatory Track cyclingObligatory Track cycling
Cycles are obligated to use in the track to them specially designed.



Obligatory Track for pedestriansObligatory Track for pedestrians
Pedestrians are obligated to use a runway that is especially designed them.



Obligatory the use of medium beam lightsObligatory the use of medium beam lights
The vehicles can only drive with medium beam lights on.



End of Obligatory Track for pedestrians End of Obligatory Track for pedestrians
Indication that ended the obligatory track for pedestrians.

 

Specific prescription

These signs transmit the drivers the imposition or prohibition of determined behaviors and include the signs of roadway selection, signs of roadway affectation and zone signs.

Itinerary DestinationsItinerary Destinations
Drivers can follow the destinations listed in the signal.

 

Lane prescriptionLane prescription
Limitation to one or more traffic lanes. The sign must be represented with an arrow which will indicate the route it applies.

 

Lane restrictionsLane restrictions
Minimum speed requirements are to be observed in the two leftmost of the three lanes.

 

Speed limit zoneSpeed limit zone
Entry into an area where the maximum speed is limited to that indicated on the sign

 

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