Information signsChile

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Chile. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.


Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Road with one-way traffic. Route to be followed in order to turn left. Parking allowed. Section control.

1. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Motorway begins. Observe its traffic rules and signs.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Inicio de autopista. Indica el inicio de una autopista. Respeta las reglas de circulación y la señalización aplicables a ella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 158

SVG source: Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • End of motorway. Marks the motorway's end.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Fin de autopista. Indica el término de la autopista.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 158

SVG source: Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • One-way traffic. Shows one-way traffic to the right in this drawing.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Tránsito en un solo sentido. Indica que la vía tiene tránsito en un solo sentido, hacia la derecha en este dibujo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 151

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2023-06-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Tránsito en un solo sentido., PDF page 151. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

4. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

Route to be followed in order to turn left.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Alternative route. Shows an alternative route with a road diagram and directional arrow. The drawing has no destination legend or prohibition sign. The family is identified without assigning a destination or particular restriction.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Ruta alternativa. Muestra un recorrido alternativo mediante un esquema de las vías y una flecha que indica la trayectoria. El dibujo es un esquema de ruta sin leyenda de destino ni señal de prohibición. Se identifica la familia Ruta alternativa, sin atribuir un destino ni una restricción concreta.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 156

SVG source: Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Parking permitted. Marks a parking place subject to local conditions and signs.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Estacionamiento permitido. Indica un lugar donde está permitido estacionar, sujeto a las condiciones y señalización del lugar.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 158

SVG source: Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Section control

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

Section control.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Motorway with Televía or a complementary system. Indicates electronic toll collection using Televía or a complementary system. Check payment conditions and options before using it.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Autopista con Televía o sistema complementario. Indica una autopista con cobro electrónico de peaje mediante Televía o un sistema complementario. Comprueba las condiciones y opciones de pago antes de utilizarla.