Location markerBrazil

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15. Location marker

A location marker is a roadside reference showing a measured position along a road. It normally identifies a kilometre, mile or smaller interval measured from an established starting point on that route.

Kilometre and hectometre markers help road users, emergency services, road authorities and maintenance crews identify an exact section of road. They do not impose a speed limit, priority rule or access restriction.

Location marker
Kilometre 63 of road BR460. (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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What does a roadside location marker tell you in Brazil?

Brazilian highways commonly identify points by a road reference such as BR-101 km 50. Road section, direction and state may also be important.

🔗 gov.br • CONTRAN national sign manual Volume III — route/location/destination information and services; section 4.4 and sanitary-service pictogram SAU-11

🔗 planalto.gov.br • Brazilian Traffic Code — 43, 48, 61; indication manual section 4.1.5 kilometre identification and direction

How can a location marker help in an emergency in Brazil?

If you can see a marker safely, give the emergency operator the route number or road name, travel direction and marker reading. Additional landmarks, exits and GPS position can help. Do not leave a safe place or enter traffic to read a post.

🔗 gov.br • CONTRAN national sign manual Volume III — route/location/destination information and services; section 4.4 and sanitary-service pictogram SAU-11

🔗 planalto.gov.br • Brazilian Traffic Code — 43, 48, 61; indication manual section 4.1.5 kilometre identification and direction

Does a location marker set a speed limit or permit stopping in Brazil?

No. A location marker is for orientation and road management; it does not itself set a speed limit, change priority or permit parking. Follow the actual traffic signs and stop only where the law and safety allow.

🔗 gov.br • CONTRAN national sign manual Volume III — route/location/destination information and services; section 4.4 and sanitary-service pictogram SAU-11

🔗 planalto.gov.br • Brazilian Traffic Code — 43, 48, 61; indication manual section 4.1.5 kilometre identification and direction

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