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A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.
How are prohibitory signs classified in Colombia?
Regulatory signs communicate prohibitions and restrictions on use of the road.
What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Colombia?
It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in Colombia. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.
Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Colombia?
Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.
1. No entry
This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.
English • Traffic sign SR-04 • No entry. Prohibits entry to the signed area or road from the direction faced by the sign.
Español • SR-04 • No pase. Prohíbe entrar en la zona o vía señalizada desde el sentido que enfrenta la señal.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 68
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. Access prohibited in both directions
This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.
3. Pedestrians prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-20 • No pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-20 • Prohibida circulación de peatones. Prohíbe la circulación de peatones por la vía señalizada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 78
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. Cyclists prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-22 • No bicycles or motorised cycles. Both are prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-22 • Prohibida circulación de bicicletas y motociclos. Prohíbe la circulación de bicicletas y motociclos por la vía señalizada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 75
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Motorcycles prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-23 • No motorcycles. Motorcycle traffic is prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-23 • Prohibida circulación de motocicletas. Prohíbe la circulación de motocicletas por la vía señalizada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 75
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. Cars prohibited
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.
7. Trucks prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.
English • Traffic sign SR-18 • No goods vehicles. Goods vehicles are prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-18 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos de carga. Prohíbe la circulación de vehículos de carga por la vía señalizada.
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.
8. Tractors prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-24 • No agricultural machinery. Agricultural machinery is prohibited on the signed road.
Español • SR-24 • Prohibida circulación de maquinaria agrícola. Prohíbe la circulación de maquinaria agrícola 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 2017-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. Equestrians prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-21 • No riding animals. Riding on the signed road is prohibited.
Español • SR-21 • Prohibida circulación de cabalgaduras. Prohíbe cabalgar sobre la vía señalizada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 75
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. Horsecarts prohibited
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.
11. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign SR-33 • Maximum permitted width: 3.20 m. Vehicles exceeding 3.20 m overall width including the load must not pass.
Español • SR-33 • Ancho máximo permitido: 3,20 m. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuyo ancho total, incluida la carga, exceda de 3,20 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.
12. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited
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.
13. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited
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.
14. Turning left prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-06 • No left turn. Turning left at the signed location is prohibited.
Español • SR-06 • Prohibido girar a la izquierda. Prohíbe efectuar un viraje hacia la izquierda en el lugar señalizado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 69
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. Turning right prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-08 • No right turn. Turning right at the signed location is prohibited.
Español • SR-08 • Prohibido girar a la derecha. Prohíbe efectuar un viraje hacia la derecha en el lugar señalizado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 70
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2022-08-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
16. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign SR-10 • No U-turns. Turning around to travel in the opposite direction is prohibited.
Español • SR-10 • Prohibido girar en U. Prohíbe efectuar un viraje en U para cambiar al sentido contrario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 70
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. Overtaking prohibited
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.
18. Start of a speed limit
This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign SR-30 • Maximum permitted speed: 60 km/h. Sets a 60 km/h maximum. Travel slower when conditions require.
Español • SR-30 • Velocidad máxima permitida: 60 km/h. Establece una velocidad máxima de 60 kilómetros por hora. Circula a una velocidad menor cuando las condiciones lo exijan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 82
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. Using the horn prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.
English • Traffic sign SR-29 • No horns. Prohibits sound devices and high noise levels in the signed area.
Español • SR-29 • Prohibido pitar. Prohíbe el uso de aparatos sonoros y la generación de niveles de ruido elevados en el sector señalizado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 80
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)
This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.
English • Traffic sign SR-36 • Checkpoint. Traffic, police, customs or another authority may require you to stop. Follow the control staff's instructions.
Español • SR-36 • Retén. Indica la presencia de un retén de tránsito, policía, aduana u otra autoridad donde puedes ser obligado a detenerte. Sigue las instrucciones del personal de control.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 90
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
21. Parking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.
English • Traffic sign SR-28 • No parking. Applies from the sign to the next junction unless a supplementary legend specifies other conditions or scope.
Español • SR-28 • Prohibido parquear. Prohíbe parquear 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.
22. Parking and stopping prohibited
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.
