Information signsColombia

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Colombia. 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.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

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.

Information about the directions of the roundabout.

Which signs provide information in Colombia?

Information signs identify roads and guide users to routes, destinations and services.

🔗 cancilleria.gov.co • Colombian National Traffic Code — Articles 55, 60–76 and 106–118, safe circulation, actual limits, signs and directions

🔗 transmilenio.gov.co • Ministry of Transport — Manual de Señalización Vial de Colombia 2024, relevant signs and chapter provisions; 2025 errata checked where material

1. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

2. Road with one-way traffic

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.

3. Information about the directions of the roundabout

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.

4. 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.

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.