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The driving-licence system in Colombia
Who issues driving licences in Colombia?
Driving licences are issued by authorised municipal, district or departmental traffic authorities and the public or private bodies they lawfully authorise.
Which national authority regulates driving licences?
The Ministry of Transport establishes the national licensing rules, categories, procedures and technical standards.
What is the RUNT?
The Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT) is the national system that records drivers, licences, vehicles, training certificates, medical certificates, examinations and traffic-related information.
Must an applicant be registered in the RUNT?
Yes. Registration as a natural person in the RUNT is a basic requirement before completing the licensing process.
What is the SIMIT?
The Sistema Integrado de Información sobre Multas y Sanciones por Infracciones de Tránsito is the national system used to consult traffic fines and sanctions.
What is a CEA?
A Centro de Enseñanza Automovilística is an authorised driving school that provides the compulsory training and registers the training certificate in the RUNT.
What is a CRC?
A Centro de Reconocimiento de Conductores is an authorised driver-recognition centre that assesses physical, mental and motor-coordination fitness.
What is a CALE?
A Centro de Apoyo Logístico de Evaluación is an authorised evaluation centre created to administer independent theory and practical driving examinations.
Is the licence valid throughout Colombia?
Yes. A valid Colombian licence authorises driving throughout the national territory within the categories and restrictions recorded on it.
Do costs and appointments differ by city?
Yes. National rules apply, but local traffic-authority fees, appointments and service procedures vary.
Eligibility and first applications
What is the minimum age for a private-vehicle licence?
The minimum age is 16 years.
What is the minimum age for a public-service licence?
The minimum age is 18 years.
Must an applicant know how to read and write?
Yes. Reading and writing ability is a statutory requirement.
What identification is normally required?
The applicant must present the original identity document accepted for the person’s nationality and immigration status.
Can a minor obtain a private-vehicle licence?
Yes. A person aged 16 or 17 can obtain a private-vehicle licence after satisfying the same training, medical and examination requirements.
Does Colombia use a learner permit before the full licence?
No general graduated learner-permit stage applies. Training takes place through the authorised CEA process before the licence is issued.
Can a foreign resident apply for a Colombian licence?
Yes. A foreign resident can apply using the identity and immigration documents required for RUNT registration and the relevant licensing process.
Must the applicant complete driver training?
Yes. A first-time applicant must obtain a training certificate from a CEA registered in the RUNT.
Must the applicant pass separate examinations?
Yes. The law requires theory and practical examinations for the requested private or public-service category.
Must the applicant pass a medical assessment?
Yes. A valid certificate of physical, mental and motor-coordination fitness must be registered in the RUNT.
Where is the final licence application completed?
It is completed before an authorised traffic authority after all required certificates and examination results are registered.
Does paying a driving school guarantee the licence?
No. Training completion does not replace the medical assessment, independent examinations or final checks by the traffic authority.
Medical, eyesight and coordination assessment
What does the CRC assessment examine?
It evaluates whether the applicant has adequate physical, mental and motor-coordination fitness to drive safely.
Is eyesight assessed?
Yes. The assessment includes visual acuity, visual field, colour discrimination and recovery after glare.
Is hearing assessed?
Yes. Hearing orientation and relevant auditory ability are evaluated.
Are reaction times assessed?
Yes. The examination measures reaction and recovery abilities relevant to driving.
Is coordination between acceleration and braking assessed?
Yes. The CRC evaluates coordination between accelerator and brake responses and overall motor coordination.
Can glasses or contact lenses be required?
Yes. The licence may record a corrective-lenses restriction when they are necessary to meet the standard.
Can a person with a physical disability obtain a licence?
Yes. A person with a partial physical limitation may qualify after demonstrating safe ability, training and any necessary vehicle adaptations.
Can a licence contain vehicle or medical restrictions?
Yes. Restrictions may identify corrective devices, adaptations or other conditions required for safe driving.
Does a medical condition automatically prevent licensing?
No. Fitness is assessed individually, although a permanent or serious condition incompatible with safe driving can prevent or cancel the licence.
Is a new CRC assessment required for renewal and recategorisation?
Yes. Physical, mental and motor-coordination fitness must be demonstrated for a first licence, renewal and recategorisation.
Compulsory training at a CEA
Is a driving-school course compulsory?
Yes. First-time applicants and drivers seeking recategorisation must complete the applicable course at a CEA registered in the RUNT.
Does the course include theory and practical training?
Yes. The national curriculum includes theoretical instruction, practical workshops and practical vehicle operation.
Is the course specific to the licence category?
Yes. The content, vehicle and required competencies depend on the requested category.
Can the course be completed at any driving school?
It must be completed at a CEA that is authorised, registered and approved for the requested category.
How can an applicant verify a CEA?
The applicant should consult the official RUNT directory of authorised actors before enrolling.
Is attendance recorded electronically?
Yes. Identity validation, attendance and course completion are recorded through the authorised control systems and the RUNT.
Can another person attend lessons for the applicant?
No. Impersonation, false attendance and fraudulent certification are prohibited and can lead to cancellation and criminal or administrative action.
Can the CEA issue the driving licence?
No. It issues the training certificate; the licence is issued through an authorised traffic authority after all requirements are met.
Does the CEA conduct the new independent final examinations?
No. Under the CALE model, independent theory and practical examinations are separated from the school that provided the training.
Can the same instructor evaluate the applicant at a CALE?
An evaluator may not belong to or provide services to the same CEA that trained the applicant being examined.
What should an applicant receive after completing the course?
The CEA registers the certificate of training and driving competence in the RUNT for the corresponding category.
Does a completed course remain usable indefinitely?
The certificate must be valid and registered when the later medical, examination and licence procedures are completed. Applicants should avoid unnecessary delay.
The theory examination and the CALE rollout
Is the CALE examination system already identical everywhere?
Not necessarily. Implementation is phased by department and becomes compulsory after the Ministry of Transport notifies the relevant traffic authorities and publishes the CALE’s entry into operation.
How does an applicant know whether a CALE certificate is required locally?
The applicant should check the traffic authority, Ministry of Transport and RUNT information for the department where the licence procedure will be completed.
What must be registered before the CALE theory test?
The applicant must have valid CRC fitness and CEA training certificates registered in the RUNT and the supervision system.
How many questions are in the regulated CALE theory test?
The test contains 40 questions.
How is the test divided?
It contains 12 attitude questions and 28 knowledge questions.
Which knowledge areas are tested?
The four areas are safe and sustainable mobility, traffic rules, road signs and infrastructure, and the vehicle.
How long does the applicant have?
The regulated maximum time to answer the test is 70 minutes.
What score is required to pass?
The applicant must obtain at least 80% in the knowledge questions and at least 80% in the attitude questions.
Is the question order the same for every applicant?
No. The platform selects questions randomly and creates an individual order for each applicant.
Can the theory test be taken remotely?
The regulation permits virtual administration when technical conditions are met and the Ministry authorises the relevant provider and safeguards.
What happens after failing the theory test?
One repeat is allowed without a new examination charge at the same CALE within 10 calendar days. A repeat at another CALE requires a new payment.
How soon must the next test be arranged after passing theory?
The applicant has 30 calendar days to arrange the next practical stage; otherwise the regulated CALE process must be restarted and paid again.
The practical driving examination
How many parts does the regulated practical examination contain?
It contains a closed-course individual-skills test and a public-road manoeuvres test.
What is the individual-skills test?
It evaluates control of the category-appropriate vehicle through prescribed manoeuvres on a track closed to ordinary traffic.
What is the public-road test?
It evaluates safe interaction with other road users and the ability to operate within real road and traffic conditions.
Must the closed-course test be passed first?
Yes. The theory test is followed by individual skills, and that test must be passed before the public-road test.
What score is required for the individual-skills test?
At least 60 points are required.
What score is required for the first-licence public-road test?
At least 60 points are required.
What score is required for a public-road recategorisation test?
At least 80 points are required.
How long is the B1 or C1 public-road test?
The regulated CALE procedure provides a total test window of approximately 45 to 90 minutes, including preparation and verification.
Is there a minimum public-road distance?
The regulation uses a minimum route of 10 kilometres for the public-road evaluation, subject to the operational rules.
Who provides the examination vehicle?
The CALE normally provides the compliant vehicle. An applicant with a disability may provide a specially adapted vehicle that meets the technical requirements.
Can a failed practical stage be repeated without paying again?
One repeat of a failed practical stage is allowed at the same CALE without a new practical-examination charge under the regulated procedure.
How long is the final CALE approval certificate valid?
The certificate of successful theory and practical examinations is valid for a maximum of six months.
Licence categories
What does category A1 authorise?
A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 125 cubic centimetres.
What does category A2 authorise?
A2 covers motorcycles, motorcycles with sidecars and motor tricycles above 125 cubic centimetres.
What does category B1 authorise?
B1 covers private cars, motocarros, quadricycles, SUVs, pickup trucks and minibuses within the category definition.
What does category B2 authorise?
B2 covers private rigid trucks, small buses and buses.
What does category B3 authorise?
B3 covers private articulated vehicles and tractor-trailers.
What does category C1 authorise?
C1 covers public-service cars, motocarros, quadricycles, SUVs, pickup trucks and minibuses.
What does category C2 authorise?
C2 covers public-service rigid trucks, small buses and buses.
What does category C3 authorise?
C3 covers articulated public-service vehicles.
Does a B1 licence authorise motorcycles?
No. A motorcycle category must also appear on the licence.
Can several categories appear on one card?
Yes. The current national format records all authorised categories on one licence document.
Can different categories have different expiry dates?
Yes. Each category can have its own expiry date and should be checked separately.
Is a higher category automatically valid for every lower vehicle?
Category inclusion and equivalence depend on the current national classification and service type. The driver should verify the exact categories recorded in the RUNT.
Public-service and professional driving
What is the minimum age for a public-service licence?
The minimum age is 18.
Is the private-vehicle course enough for public-service driving?
No. The applicant must complete the training and examinations corresponding to the public-service category.
Which categories are used for public-service vehicles?
The public-service categories are C1, C2 and C3.
Can a B1 holder drive a taxi?
No. A taxi is a public-service vehicle and normally requires category C1 and the other professional requirements.
Which category is normally required for a public bus?
Category C2 is used for rigid buses and busetas in public service.
Which category is used for an articulated public-service vehicle?
Category C3.
Do public-service drivers require additional certification?
Yes. They must receive the training and certification in subjects determined by the Ministry of Transport.
Are public-service medical controls more frequent?
Yes. Public-service licence categories have shorter validity periods than private categories.
Can a public-service driver use a private vehicle?
The category structure generally permits the corresponding private vehicle type, but the exact entitlement should be verified in the licence and RUNT record.
Do taxi, school and special-transport rules end with the driving licence?
No. Vehicle, company, municipal, contractual, background and sector-specific requirements can apply in addition to the licence category.
Issue and validity of the licence
What happens after all requirements are registered?
The applicant pays the applicable rights and completes the final issue procedure before the authorised traffic authority.
Is the licence personal and non-transferable?
Yes. It belongs only to the identified driver and cannot be lent or transferred.
What information appears on the licence?
It includes identity details, photograph, document number, blood type, birth date, authorised categories, restrictions, issue and expiry dates and the issuing authority.
How long is a private licence valid for a driver under 60?
The private-vehicle category is valid for 10 years.
How long is it valid from age 60 to 80?
The private-vehicle category is valid for five years.
How long is it valid after age 80?
The private-vehicle category is valid for one year.
How long is a public-service licence valid below age 60?
It is valid for three years.
How long is a public-service licence valid from age 60?
It is valid for one year.
Does Colombia use a formal novice probationary licence?
No general graduated probationary stage applies after issue. A newly licensed driver receives the ordinary category but remains fully subject to traffic and suspension law.
Can a licence be issued with a shorter medical validity?
Yes. A progressive limitation or individual medical decision can justify a shorter period or special controls.
Renewal, replacement and driver records
What is required for renewal?
The driver must be registered in the RUNT, present valid identification, pass a new CRC assessment, be clear of enforceable traffic debts and pay the applicable charges.
Must the driving course be repeated for ordinary renewal?
No. Ordinary renewal does not require repeating the original CEA course.
Can renewal be completed at any authorised traffic authority?
The law permits renewal before an authorised traffic authority, subject to the current RUNT and local service procedures.
Can renewal be completed from abroad?
No. The Ministry states that the required biometric validation is not available for a renewal completed abroad or through a representative.
What happens if the licence expires?
The driver must not continue driving under the expired category and should complete renewal before operating again.
Can a lost or stolen licence be replaced?
Yes. The driver can request a duplicate after satisfying the identification, report and payment requirements used by the authority.
Does a duplicate extend the validity period?
No. It keeps the same categories and expiry dates as the original licence.
How are incorrect personal details corrected?
The driver applies to the issuing traffic authority and presents the document supporting the correction.
How can a driver check licence status?
Licence categories, validity and related information can be consulted through the official RUNT citizen service.
What is the Informe General del Conductor?
It is an official driver-history certificate that can be requested without charge through the Ministry of Transport service and can be apostilled when required.
Foreign licences and international driving documents
Can a tourist drive with a foreign licence?
Yes. A tourist or person in transit may use a valid foreign licence during the authorised stay, subject to the legal time limit and the vehicle category.
How long is the foreign licence normally accepted?
Official guidance describes an initial period of up to three months, extendable for an equal period, while the person remains lawfully authorised to stay.
What documents should the visitor carry?
The visitor should carry the valid foreign licence and the identity or travel document proving lawful status.
Is an International Driving Permit required for every visitor?
The law primarily recognises the valid foreign licence. A translation or permit may be useful for interpretation or rental-company requirements but does not replace the national licence.
Can a Colombian resident continue indefinitely on a foreign licence?
No. A person who becomes resident should obtain the appropriate Colombian licence or use a recognition procedure where one applies.
Does Colombia recognise any foreign licences through agreements?
Yes. Specific bilateral recognition procedures exist, including a formal arrangement with Spain and procedures for certain other agreements.
Must a foreign resident register in the RUNT?
Yes, when applying for a Colombian licence or a recognised exchange, using the identification and biometric procedure applicable to foreign nationals.
Does Colombia issue an official International Driving Permit under the Geneva or Vienna road conventions?
The Ministry of Transport states that Colombia is not a party to those conventions and does not issue a government international driving licence recognised on that basis.
Can a private organisation’s international document replace the Colombian licence abroad?
No guarantee exists. The destination country decides recognition, and the traveller should confirm its law and rental requirements before travel.
Can a foreign public or commercial category be exchanged automatically?
Not necessarily. Recognition depends on the specific agreement, category equivalence, medical requirements and Colombian public-service rules.
Suspension, cancellation, alcohol and drugs
Does Colombia use a general active demerit-point total?
Colombian licence enforcement is principally based on recorded infringements, repeat offending, suspension, cancellation and offence-specific penalties rather than a general active points threshold.
Can the licence be suspended for repeating the same traffic rule?
Yes. Repeating the same traffic violation within one year can lead to a six-month suspension.
Can the licence be suspended for using a private vehicle as unauthorised public transport?
Yes. Providing public transport with a private vehicle without lawful justification is a ground for suspension and repeat conduct can lead to cancellation.
Can permanent medical unfitness cancel the licence?
Yes. Permanent physical or mental inability to drive, supported by the required medical evidence, is a ground for cancellation.
Can a court suspend or cancel a licence?
Yes. Judicial decisions can impose suspension, cancellation or a prohibition on driving.
What alcohol concentrations are sanctioned?
Colombia applies a zero-tolerance enforcement structure with statutory sanctions beginning from the first legally defined positive range and increasing through the recognised degrees of intoxication.
What is the first statutory alcohol range?
The first range begins at 20 milligrams of ethanol per 100 millilitres of blood and extends to 39 milligrams.
Do alcohol penalties increase for repeat offences?
Yes. Fines, suspension or cancellation periods, community work and other consequences become substantially more severe for repeated conduct.
Are public-service and driving instructors treated more strictly?
Yes. Monetary penalties and licence-suspension periods are doubled for public-service, school-transport and driving-instructor cases under the applicable alcohol rule.
Can refusing an authorised alcohol or drug test lead to consequences?
Yes. Refusal can trigger severe administrative and legal sanctions, and the vehicle can also be immobilised in alcohol or drug cases.
Sources and methodology
How was this FAQ prepared?
This FAQ was prepared from the consolidated National Traffic Code, Ministry of Transport guidance, the 2025 CALE regulation, RUNT services and the official ANSV study manual.
Which source defines the main licence requirements?
Public Function: consolidated Law 769 of 2002Which source explains first applications and renewal?
Ministry of Transport: driving-licence questions and answersWhich source explains the licence categories and renewal steps?
Ministry of Transport: licence-renewal guideWhich regulation establishes the CALE examinations?
Resolution 20253040037125 of 2025Where is the official theory-study manual available?
ANSV: Manual de referencia para la conducción de vehículosWhere can RUNT records be consulted?
RUNT citizen portalWhich source explains alcohol sanctions?
Public Function: Law 1696 of 2013When was this FAQ reviewed?
Last reviewed: 4 August 2026.
Is this website affiliated with a Colombian authority?
This website is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, RUNT, ANSV, a traffic authority, CEA, CRC or CALE.
Official legislation and instructions from the competent traffic authority always take precedence.
1. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.
English • Traffic sign SR-38 • One-way direction. Shows the authorised direction, to the left in this drawing.
Español • SR-38 • Sentido único de circulación. Indica el sentido de circulación autorizado en la vía; hacia la izquierda en este dibujo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 91
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive sharp curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section and be prepared for rapid changes in direction.
English • Traffic sign SP-05 • Tight double bend, first to the left. Warns of successive tight bends, first left then right.
Español • SP-05 • Curva y contracurva cerrada primera a la izquierda. Advierte dos curvas cerradas sucesivas, la primera a la izquierda y la siguiente a la derecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 110
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
English • Traffic sign SR-07 • Right turn only. Turning right is the only permitted movement in the indicated lane or lanes.
Español • SR-07 • Giro a la derecha solamente. Indica que el único movimiento permitido en el carril o los carriles señalizados es girar a la derecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 89
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign SI-07 • Parking place. Points towards authorised parking, to the right in this drawing.
Español • SI-07 • Sitio de parqueo. Indica la dirección de un lugar autorizado para parquear; hacia la derecha en este dibujo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 186
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-16 • No motor vehicles. All types of motor vehicles are prohibited, not only passenger cars.
Español • SR-16 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos automotores. Prohíbe la circulación de toda clase de vehículos motorizados. La prohibición no se limita a los automóviles.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 74
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign SR-31 • Maximum permitted gross mass: 20 tonnes. Limits total vehicle mass including the load to 20 tonnes.
Español • SR-31 • Peso máximo bruto permitido: 20 toneladas. Limita el peso bruto total del vehículo, incluida la carga, a 20 toneladas.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 85
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
7. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-59 · family • Cyclists on the road. Reduce speed and leave safe clearance when passing them. The drawing has a yellow background and omits the safe lateral passing-distance plate. The current manual requires fluorescent yellow-green and that plate. The family is identified without claiming a complete sign.
Español • SP-59 · familia • Ciclistas en la vía. Advierte la posible presencia de ciclistas. Reduce la velocidad y deja una separación segura al pasar junto a ellos. El dibujo tiene fondo amarillo y no incluye la placa de distancia lateral de seguridad. El manual vigente exige amarillo verde fluorescente y esa placa; se identifica la familia, sin afirmar que el dibujo sea una señal completa.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 139
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • Manual 2024: forma, color o dibujo de referencia
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates give way ahead. A give-way requirement applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to stop if necessary.
English • Traffic sign SP-33 • Give way ahead. Be prepared to reduce speed and give priority.
Español • SP-33 • Proximidad de señal Ceda el paso. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Ceda el paso. Prepárate para reducir la velocidad y ceder la prioridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 131
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign SR-45 • Pass the traffic divider on the left. Continue to the left of the divider, island or other channelising feature.
Español • SR-45 • Indicación de separador de tránsito a la izquierda. Obliga a continuar por el lado izquierdo del separador, isla u otro elemento que canaliza el tránsito.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 93
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign SRC-06 • Cycle infrastructure. The facility is exclusively for cyclists.
Español • SRC-06 • Ciclo-infraestructura. Indica que la infraestructura es de uso exclusivo para la circulación de ciclistas.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 547
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign SR-26 • No overtaking. Prohibits the overtaking manoeuvre represented by the sign.
Español • SR-26 • No adelantar. Prohíbe la maniobra de adelantamiento indicada por la señal.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 71
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
12. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.
English • Traffic sign SP-18 • Staggered junction, first on the left. Two successive side roads join on opposite sides, first left then right.
Español • SP-18 • Intersección escalonada primera a la izquierda. Advierte dos empalmes sucesivos a lados alternos de la vía, el primero a la izquierda y el siguiente a la derecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 125
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
13. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for two roads that merge. Two traffic streams join ahead. Adjust your speed and position, maintain a safe gap and be prepared for vehicles merging into the traffic flow.
English • Traffic sign SP-56A • Divided one-way road ends. The central divider ends and one-way traffic continues.
Español • SP-56A • Terminación de vía con separador: un sentido. Advierte que termina el separador central y continúa la circulación en un solo sentido.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 139
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.
English • Traffic sign SP-19 • Staggered junction, first on the right. Two successive side roads join on opposite sides, first right then left.
Español • SP-19 • Intersección escalonada primera a la derecha. Advierte dos empalmes sucesivos a lados alternos de la vía, el primero a la derecha y el siguiente a la izquierda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 125
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle that may be passed on either side. A fixed obstacle or traffic island lies ahead. Pass on either permitted side while following the lane markings and any additional signs.
English • Traffic sign SP-55A • Divider begins — one-way traffic. A central divider or island channels traffic in one direction.
Español • SP-55A • Iniciación de separador: un sentido. Advierte el inicio de un separador central o isla que canaliza la circulación en un solo sentido.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 138
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
16. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.
English • Traffic sign SP-25 • Road hump ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it.
Español • SP-25 • Proximidad a resalto. Advierte un resalto en la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de alcanzarlo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 116
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a weight restriction. A maximum permitted vehicle weight applies ahead. Drivers of heavy vehicles should check the applicable vehicle weight and use another route if the limit would be exceeded.
English • Traffic sign SP-38 • Maximum permitted gross vehicle mass: 20 tonnes. Warns of a structure with a 20-tonne gross mass limit. Check vehicle and load mass.
Español • SP-38 • Peso máximo bruto vehicular permitido: 20 toneladas. Advierte una estructura vial donde el peso bruto total permitido es de 20 toneladas. Comprueba el peso del vehículo y de su carga.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 121
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.
English • Traffic sign SP-29 • Stop ahead. You must stop completely at the sign ahead.
Español • SP-29 • Proximidad de señal Pare. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Pare y deberás detenerte completamente.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 130
🔗 Mintransporte.gov.co • Fe de erratas 2025: dibujo SP-29, página PDF 10
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for accidents. It warns drivers of an accident hazard or an accident affecting the road ahead. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared for stopped traffic, emergency services or an obstruction.
English • Traffic sign SP-67 • Accident risk. Warns of a section or junction with frequent road crashes. Reduce speed and take extra care.
Español • SP-67 • Riesgo de siniestro. Advierte la proximidad de un sector o intersección donde se registran siniestros viales con frecuencia. Reduce la velocidad y extrema la precaución.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 141
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.
English • Traffic sign SP-10 • Sharp double bend, first to the right. Warns of successive bends, first right then left.
Español • SP-10 • Curva y contracurva pronunciada primera a la derecha. Advierte dos curvas sucesivas, la primera a la derecha y la siguiente a la izquierda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 113
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
21. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.
English • Traffic sign SI-05B • Roundabout destinations. Shows exit destinations. In this example, the airport is straight ahead, Calle 26 is left and the centre is right.
Español • SI-05B • Destinos en glorieta. Muestra los destinos de las salidas de una glorieta. En este ejemplo, el aeropuerto se indica hacia adelante, Calle 26 hacia la izquierda y el centro hacia la derecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 157
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2018-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.
English • Traffic sign SP-52 • Railway level crossing without barriers. Approach carefully and check that no train is approaching.
Español • SP-52 • Cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barrera. Advierte un cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barreras. Acércate con precaución y comprueba que no se aproxime un tren.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 127
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
23. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the right. A side road joins the road ahead from the right at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-13 • Side road on the right. Reduce speed and watch for joining traffic.
Español • SP-13 • Vía lateral derecha. Advierte una vía lateral que se une por la derecha. Reduce la velocidad y observa el tránsito que pueda incorporarse.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 123
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.
English • Traffic sign SR-28A • No parking or stopping. Applies from the sign to the next junction unless a supplementary legend specifies other conditions or scope.
Español • SR-28A • Prohibido parquear o detenerse. Prohíbe parquear y detenerse a partir de la señal hasta la siguiente intersección, salvo las condiciones o el alcance indicados por una leyenda complementaria.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 79
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-11 • Road junction. Watch for crossing traffic and priority signs at the junction ahead.
Español • SP-11 • Intersección de vías. Advierte la proximidad de un cruce de vías. Presta atención al tránsito transversal y a la señalización de prioridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 123
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
26. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the left. A side road joins the road ahead from the left at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-12 • Side road on the left. Warns of a road joining from the left at approximately right angles.
Español • SP-12 • Vía lateral izquierda. Advierte una vía lateral que se une por la izquierda, aproximadamente en ángulo recto.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 123
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
27. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.
English • Traffic sign SP-44 • Slippery surface. Avoid harsh braking, acceleration or steering changes.
Español • SP-44 • Superficie deslizante. Advierte que el pavimento puede ser resbaladizo. Evita frenadas, aceleraciones y cambios de dirección bruscos.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 141
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
28. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign SR-46 • Pass the traffic divider on the right. Continue to the right of the divider, island or other channelising feature.
Español • SR-46 • Indicación de separador de tránsito a la derecha. Obliga a continuar por el lado derecho del separador, isla u otro elemento que canaliza el tránsito.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 93
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
29. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.
English • Traffic sign SP-71 · family • Loose chippings. Tyres may throw up chippings. Reduce speed and increase following distance. The drawing uses two vehicles while the manual's example shows one. The sign family is identified without confirming this exact version.
Español • SP-71 · familia • Proyección de gravilla. Advierte gravilla que puede ser proyectada por los neumáticos. Reduce la velocidad y aumenta la distancia con otros vehículos. El dibujo utiliza dos vehículos, mientras el ejemplo del manual muestra uno. Se identifica la familia Proyección de gravilla, sin confirmar esta variante exacta.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 142
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • Manual 2024: forma, color o dibujo de referencia
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-04-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
30. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled Y-junction. The road divides or meets another road at a Y-shaped intersection where no signs or signals assign priority. Reduce speed and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-15 • Y-junction. Warns of a Y-shaped fork ahead.
Español • SP-15 • Bifurcación en Y. Advierte la proximidad de una bifurcación de vías en forma de Y.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 124
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
31. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-25 • No animal-drawn vehicles. These vehicles are prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-25 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos de tracción animal. Prohíbe la circulación de vehículos de tracción animal por la vía señalizada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 76
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
32. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.
English • Traffic sign SP-42 • Rockfall area. Rocks or other material may fall onto the road. Reduce speed and watch the carriageway.
Español • SP-42 • Zona de desprendimiento de rocas. Advierte una zona donde pueden caer rocas u otros materiales sobre la vía. Reduce la velocidad y observa la calzada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 141
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
33. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the right. A tight right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering, particularly when visibility or road grip is reduced.
English • Traffic sign SP-02 • Sharp right-hand bend. Reduce speed in advance.
Español • SP-02 • Curva cerrada a la derecha. Advierte una curva cerrada hacia la derecha. Reduce la velocidad con anticipación.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 109
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
34. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign SP-46 · family • Pedestrian area. Pedestrians may be present. Reduce speed and watch for people entering the carriageway. The drawing has a yellow background; the current manual requires fluorescent yellow-green. The family is identified without claiming compliance of the colour shown.
Español • SP-46 · familia • Zona de peatones. Advierte una zona con presencia de peatones. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención a quienes puedan entrar en la calzada. El dibujo tiene fondo amarillo. El manual vigente exige amarillo verde fluorescente para esta señal; se identifica la familia, sin afirmar conformidad del color mostrado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 133
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • Manual 2024: forma, color o dibujo de referencia
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
35. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign SP-47 · family • School zone. A school and possible pupils are nearby. Reduce speed and pay particular attention to pedestrians. The drawing is a yellow diamond; the current manual shows a fluorescent yellow-green pentagonal school sign. The family is identified without claiming this design complies.
Español • SP-47 · familia • Zona escolar. Advierte la proximidad de una escuela y la posible presencia de escolares. Reduce la velocidad y presta especial atención a los peatones. El dibujo es un rombo amarillo. El manual vigente muestra una señal escolar pentagonal de amarillo verde fluorescente; se identifica la familia Zona escolar, sin afirmar conformidad de este diseño.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 134
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • Manual 2024: forma, color o dibujo de referencia
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
36. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign SR-02 · family • Give way. Give priority to vehicles and other users of the road ahead. Stop if you cannot cross or join safely. The drawing shows the triangle without the GIVE WAY wording in the official example. The sign family is identified without confirming this drawing as a complete design.
Español • SR-02 · familia • Ceda el paso. Cede el paso a los vehículos y demás usuarios de la vía a la que te aproximas. Detente si no puedes cruzar o incorporarte con seguridad. El dibujo muestra el triángulo sin la leyenda CEDA EL PASO del ejemplo oficial. Se identifica la familia, sin confirmar este dibujo como diseño completo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 66
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • Manual 2024: forma, color o dibujo de referencia
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
37. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.
English • Traffic sign SP-45 • Agricultural machinery. Prepare for slow or larger vehicles on the road.
Español • SP-45 • Maquinaria agrícola en la vía. Advierte la posible presencia de maquinaria agrícola en la vía. Prepárate para vehículos lentos o de mayor tamaño.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 132
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled T-junction. The road ends at an intersection where no traffic signs or signals assign priority. Reduce speed and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign SP-14 • T-junction. Warns of a T-shaped junction ahead.
Español • SP-14 • Intersección en T. Advierte la proximidad de una intersección en forma de T.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 124
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
39. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.
English • Traffic sign SP-23 • Traffic signals ahead. Prepare to reduce speed or stop according to the signal.
Español • SP-23 • Proximidad de semáforo. Advierte que hay un semáforo más adelante. Prepárate para reducir la velocidad o detenerte según su indicación.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 130
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a series of curves. One or more changes in direction lie ahead and may occur in quick succession. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • Traffic sign SP-08 • Series of bends, first to the right. Reduce speed and maintain vehicle control.
Español • SP-08 • Zona de curvas sucesivas primera a la derecha. Advierte una sucesión de curvas que comienza hacia la derecha. Reduce la velocidad y mantén el control del vehículo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 112
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
41. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a tunnel. Driving conditions may change at the tunnel entrance because of reduced light, limited visibility or restricted space. Reduce speed when necessary and follow the applicable rules for vehicle lighting, stopping, overtaking and lane use.
English • Traffic sign SP-37 • Tunnel. Prepare for lighting changes and observe the entrance signs.
Español • SP-37 • Túnel. Advierte la proximidad de un túnel. Prepárate para los cambios de iluminación y respeta la señalización del acceso.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 140
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Source revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
42. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.
English • Traffic sign SP-09 • Sharp double bend, first to the left. Warns of successive sharp bends, first left then right.
Español • SP-09 • Curva y contracurva pronunciada primera a la izquierda. Advierte dos curvas pronunciadas sucesivas, la primera a la izquierda y la siguiente a la derecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 112
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
43. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.
44. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign SR-32 • Maximum permitted height: 4.50 m. Vehicles exceeding 4.50 m overall height including the load must not pass.
Español • SR-32 • Altura máxima permitida: 4,50 m. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuya altura total, incluida la carga, exceda de 4,50 metros.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 86
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
45. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.
English • Traffic sign SP-36 • Narrow bridge. Reduce speed and watch for oncoming traffic.
Español • SP-36 • Puente angosto. Advierte la proximidad de un puente de ancho reducido. Disminuye la velocidad y presta atención al tránsito contrario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 121
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
46. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.
English • Traffic sign SR-05 • Left turn only. Turning left is the only permitted movement in the indicated lane or lanes.
Español • SR-05 • Giro a la izquierda solamente. Indica que el único movimiento permitido en el carril o los carriles señalizados es girar a la izquierda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 88
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
47. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for the end of a divided road. The separation between opposing directions of traffic ends ahead, and oncoming traffic will no longer be divided by a central reservation. Reduce speed and adjust to the new road layout.
English • Traffic sign SP-56 • Divided two-way road ends. The central divider ends and two-way traffic continues.
Español • SP-56 • Terminación de vía con separador: dos sentidos. Advierte que termina el separador central y continúa la circulación en dos sentidos.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 138
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
48. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign SR-01 • Stop. Stop completely. Proceed only when you can join or cross safely.
Español • SR-01 • Pare. Detén completamente el vehículo. Reanuda la marcha solo cuando puedas incorporarte o cruzar con seguridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 63
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
49. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.
English • Traffic sign SP-30 • Road narrows on the left. Reduce speed and watch for changes in vehicle paths.
Español • SP-30 • Reducción de calzada a la izquierda. Advierte que la calzada se reduce por el lado izquierdo. Disminuye la velocidad y presta atención a los cambios de trayectoria.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 119
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
50. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.
English • Traffic sign SP-39 • Two-way traffic. Stay on your side and watch for oncoming traffic.
Español • SP-39 • Dos sentidos de tránsito. Advierte que el tramo tiene circulación en ambos sentidos. Mantente en tu lado y presta atención al tránsito contrario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 131
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.