Prohibitory signsSpain

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Prohibitory signs

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.


No entry. Access prohibited in both directions. Pedestrians prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Mopeds prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Cars prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Handcarts prohibited. Equestrians prohibited. Horsecarts prohibited. Motorcycles and cars prohibited. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited. Trailers heavier than indicated prohibited. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited. Minimum following distance. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Start of a speed limit. End of the speed limit. Start of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. Using the horn prohibited. Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Start of no-parking zone. End of no-parking zone.
How are prohibitory signs classified in Spain?

Regulatory prohibition and restriction signs specify actions or road access that are not permitted.

🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 132,137; catalogue R-302,R-303,R-304

🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025

What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Spain?

The no-right-turn sign prohibits turning right. The no-left-turn sign prohibits both turning left and changing to the opposite direction of travel. A separate no-U-turn sign prohibits changing direction without also prohibiting every left turn. Read any applicable supplementary panel.

🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 132,137; catalogue R-302,R-303,R-304

🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025

Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Spain?

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.

🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 132,137; catalogue R-302,R-303,R-304

🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025

1. No entry

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

No entry.

English • Traffic sign R-101 • No entry. Access is prohibited to all vehicles.

Español • R-101 • Entrada prohibida. Prohibición de acceso a toda clase de vehículos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-101 • página 48

SVG source: Benedicto16 • Public domain • Original revision 2015-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Access prohibited in both directions

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

Access prohibited in both directions.

English • Traffic sign R-100 • No traffic. All vehicles are prohibited in both directions.

Español • R-100 • Circulación prohibida. Prohibición de circulación de toda clase de vehículos en ambos sentidos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-100 • página 48

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2011-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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.

Pedestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-116 • No pedestrians. Pedestrian access is prohibited.

Español • R-116 • Entrada prohibida a peatones. Prohibición de acceso a peatones.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-116 • página 51

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-08. 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.

Cyclists prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-114 • No cycles. Cycle access is prohibited.

Español • R-114 • Entrada prohibida a ciclos. Prohibición de acceso a ciclos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-114 • página 50

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Mopeds prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that mopeds are prohibited. Moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. The affected moped categories depend on the applicable local rules. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Mopeds prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-105 • No mopeds. Access is prohibited to mopeds and vehicles for people with reduced mobility.

Español • R-105 • Entrada prohibida a ciclomotores. Prohibición de acceso a ciclomotores. Igualmente prohíbe la entrada a vehículos para personas de movilidad reducida.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-105 • página 48

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Source revision 2013-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. 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.

Motorcycles prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-104 • No motorcycles. Access is prohibited to motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles treated as motorcycles.

Español • R-104 • Entrada prohibida a motocicletas. Prohibición de acceso a motocicletas y a vehículos de tres ruedas asimilados a motocicletas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-104 • página 48

SVG source: Unknown authorUnknown author • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. 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.

Cars prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-103 • No motor vehicles except two-wheeled motorcycles. Access is prohibited to motor vehicles, but two-wheeled motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles treated as motorcycles are permitted.

Español • R-103 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos de motor, excepto motocicletas de dos ruedas. Prohibición de acceso a vehículos de motor. No prohíbe el acceso a motocicletas de dos ruedas ni a vehículos de tres ruedas asimilados a motocicletas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-103 • página 48

SVG source: Unknown authorUnknown author • Public domain • Original revision 2026-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. 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.

Trucks prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-106 • No goods vehicles. Access is prohibited to lorries, tractor units, vans and light vans used for carrying goods, regardless of mass.

Español • R-106 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías. Prohibición de acceso a vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías, entendiéndose como tales camiones, tractocamiones y furgones o furgonetas, independientemente de su masa.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-106 • página 49

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. 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.

Tractors prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-111 • No motorised agricultural vehicles. Access is prohibited to tractors and other self-propelled agricultural machinery.

Español • R-111 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos agrícolas de motor. Prohibición de acceso a tractores y otras máquinas agrícolas autopropulsadas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-111 • página 50

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that handcarts are prohibited. People using handcarts may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Handcarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-115 • No handcarts. Access is prohibited to handcarts.

Español • R-115 • Entrada prohibida a carros de mano. Prohibición de acceso a carros de mano.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-115 • página 50

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. 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.

Equestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-117 • No riding animals. Access is prohibited to animals used for riding.

Español • R-117 • Entrada prohibida a animales de montura. Prohibición de acceso a animales de montura.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-117 • página 51

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. 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.

Horsecarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-113 • No animal-drawn vehicles. Access is prohibited to animal-drawn vehicles.

Español • R-113 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos de tracción animal. Prohibición de acceso a vehículos de tracción animal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-113 • página 50

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Motorcycles and cars prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-102 • No motor vehicles. Access is prohibited to motor vehicles.

Español • R-102 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos de motor. Prohibición de acceso a vehículos de motor.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-102 • página 48

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2026-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-108 • No vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Access is prohibited to vehicles carrying dangerous goods that require markings under the relevant regulations.

Español • R-108 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos que transporten mercancías peligrosas. Prohibición de acceso a toda clase de vehículos que transporten mercancías peligrosas y requieran estar señalizados de acuerdo con su normativa específica.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-108 • página 49

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-109 • No vehicles carrying explosive or flammable goods. Access is prohibited to vehicles carrying explosive or readily flammable goods that require markings under the relevant regulations.

Español • R-109 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos que transporten mercancías explosivas o inflamables. Prohibición de acceso a toda clase de vehículos que transporten mercancías explosivas o fácilmente inflamables y requieran estar señalizados de acuerdo con su normativa específica.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-109 • página 49

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2026-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-110 • No vehicles carrying water-polluting products. Access is prohibited to vehicles carrying more than 1,000 litres of products capable of polluting water.

Español • R-110 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos que transporten productos contaminantes del agua. Prohibición de acceso a toda clase de vehículos que transporten más de 1.000 litros de productos capaces de contaminar el agua.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-110 • página 50

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. 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.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-204 • Width limit. Vehicles whose maximum width, including the load, exceeds the indicated value must not pass.

Español • R-204 • Limitación de anchura. Prohibición de paso a los vehículos cuya anchura máxima, incluida la carga, supere la indicada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-204 • página 53

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. 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.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-205 • Height limit. Vehicles whose maximum height, including the load, exceeds the indicated value must not pass.

Español • R-205 • Limitación de altura. Prohibición de paso a los vehículos cuya altura máxima, incluida la carga, supere la indicada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-205 • página 53

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2013-10-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

19. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-203 • Length limit. Vehicles or vehicle combinations whose maximum length, including the load, exceeds the indicated value must not pass.

Español • R-203 • Limitación de longitud. Prohibición de paso a los vehículos o conjunto de vehículos cuya longitud máxima, incluida la carga, supere la indicada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-203 • página 53

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. 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.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-201 • Mass limit. Vehicles whose laden mass exceeds the value shown in tonnes must not pass.

Español • R-201 • Limitación de masa. Prohibición de paso a los vehículos cuya masa en carga supere la indicada en toneladas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-201 • página 53

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2013-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-202 • Axle load limit. Vehicles must not pass if the load transmitted by all wheels attached to any axle exceeds the indicated value.

Español • R-202 • Limitación de masa por eje. Prohibición de paso a los vehículos cuya masa por eje transmitida por la totalidad de las ruedas acopladas a algún eje supere a la indicada en la señal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-202 • página 53

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. Trailers heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trailers heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trailers exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant trailer mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Trailers heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-112 • No motor vehicles towing trailers except single-axle trailers. A tonnage shown on the trailer symbol or a supplementary plate means that the prohibition applies only where the trailer's maximum authorised mass exceeds that value.

Español • R-112 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos de motor con remolque exceptuando los de un solo eje. Prohibición de acceso a vehículos de motor con remolque exceptuando los de un solo eje. La inscripción de una cifra de tonelaje, sobre la silueta del remolque o en una placa suplementaria, significa que la prohibición de paso solo se aplica cuando la masa máxima autorizada del remolque supere dicha cifra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-112 • página 50

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2013-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-107 • No goods vehicles exceeding the indicated maximum authorised mass. The prohibition applies to lorries, tractor units, vans and light vans whose maximum authorised mass exceeds the value shown, even when travelling empty.

Español • R-107 • Entrada prohibida a vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías con mayor masa autorizada que la indicada. Prohibición de acceso a toda clase de vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías si su masa máxima autorizada es superior a la indicada en la señal, entendiéndose como tales los camiones, tractocamiones y furgones o furgonetas con mayor masa autorizada que la indicada en la señal. Prohíbe el acceso aunque circulen vacíos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-107 • página 49

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2013-08-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. Minimum following distance

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

Minimum following distance.

English • Traffic sign R-300 • Minimum following distance. Drivers must maintain at least the indicated distance from the vehicle ahead, except when about to overtake. If no figure is shown, the sign is a general reminder to maintain the legally required safe distance.

Español • R-300 • Separación mínima. Prohibición de circular sin mantener con el vehículo precedente una separación igual o mayor a la indicada en la señal, excepto cuando se vaya a efectuar la maniobra de adelantamiento. Si no aparece ninguna cifra recuerda de forma genérica que debe guardarse la distancia de seguridad entre vehículos establecida reglamentariamente.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-300 • página 55

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2013-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

25. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

English • Traffic sign R-5 • Priority for oncoming traffic. Drivers must not enter the narrow section unless they can pass through without forcing oncoming vehicles to stop.

Español • R-5 • Prioridad del sentido contrario. Prohibición de entrada en un paso estrecho mientras no sea posible atravesarlo sin obligar a los vehículos que circulen en sentido contrario a detenerse.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-5 • página 45

SVG source: Benedicto16 • Public domain • Original revision 2011-05-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

26. 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.

Turning left prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-303 • No left turn. Left turns and U-turns are prohibited.

Español • R-303 • Giro a la izquierda prohibido. Prohibición de girar a la izquierda. Incluye, también, la prohibición del cambio de sentido de marcha.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-303 • página 55

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2015-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

27. 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.

Turning right prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-302 • No right turn. Turning right is prohibited.

Español • R-302 • Giro a la derecha prohibido. Prohibición de girar a la derecha

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-302 • página 55

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2014-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

28. 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.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

English • Traffic sign R-304 • No U-turns. Reversing the direction of travel by a U-turn is prohibited.

Español • R-304 • Cambio de sentido prohibido. Prohibición de efectuar la maniobra de cambio de sentido de la marcha.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-304 • página 55

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2014-10-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.

29. 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.

Overtaking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-305 • No overtaking. In addition to the general overtaking rules, all vehicles are prohibited from overtaking motor vehicles on the carriageway where this requires entering the area reserved for oncoming traffic. Applies from the sign to the next ‘End of overtaking prohibition’ or ‘End of prohibitions’ sign. Where overtaking is already prohibited by the general rules, it serves as a general reminder of that prohibition.

Español • R-305 • Adelantamiento prohibido. Por añadidura a los principios generales sobre adelantamiento, indica la prohibición a todos los vehículos de adelantar a los vehículos a motor que circulen por la calzada cuando dicha maniobra implique invadir la zona reservada al sentido contrario de circulación. La prohibición se aplica desde el lugar en que esté situada la señal hasta la siguiente señal de “Fin de prohibición de adelantamiento” o “Fin de prohibiciones”. Colocada en aquellos lugares donde por norma esté prohibido el adelantamiento, recuerda de forma genérica la prohibición de efectuar esta maniobra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-305 • página 56

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30. End of the overtaking prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

End of the overtaking prohibition.

English • Traffic sign R-502 • End of overtaking prohibition. Marks where a previous no-overtaking sign ceases to apply.

Español • R-502 • Fin de la prohibición de adelantamiento. Señala el lugar desde donde deja de ser aplicable una señal anterior de adelantamiento prohibido.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-502 • página 68

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2026-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

31. Overtaking prohibited for trucks

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

English • Traffic sign R-306 • No overtaking by lorries. Lorries with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3,500 kg must not overtake motor vehicles on the carriageway, even if the manoeuvre does not enter the area reserved for oncoming traffic. Applies from the sign to the next ‘End of overtaking prohibition’ or ‘End of prohibitions’ sign.

Español • R-306 • Adelantamiento prohibido para camiones. Prohibición a los camiones cuya masa máxima autorizada exceda de 3.500 kilogramos de adelantar a los vehículos a motor que circulen por la calzada, incluso cuando dicha maniobra no implique invadir la zona reservada al sentido contrario de circulación. La prohibición se aplica desde el lugar en que esté situada la señal hasta la siguiente señal de “Fin de prohibición de adelantamiento” o “Fin de prohibiciones”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-306 • página 56

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2019-12-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

32. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

English • Traffic sign R-503 • End of overtaking prohibition for lorries. Marks where a previous no-overtaking sign for lorries ceases to apply.

Español • R-503 • Fin de la prohibición de adelantamiento para camiones. Señala el lugar desde donde deja de ser aplicable una señal anterior de adelantamiento prohibido para camiones.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-503 • página 68

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2025-09-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

33. 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.

Start of a speed limit.

English • Traffic sign R-301 • Maximum speed. Drivers must not exceed the indicated speed in km/h. Applies from the sign to the next ‘End of speed limit’, ‘End of prohibitions’ or ‘Maximum speed’ sign. If mounted on the same post or panel as a danger warning sign, it ends when that danger ends. On a non-priority road, it ceases to apply after leaving a junction with a priority road. If the indicated limit matches the general limit for the road type, it serves as a general reminder not to exceed it.

Español • R-301 • Velocidad máxima. Prohibición de circular a velocidad superior, expresada en kilómetros por hora, a la indicada en la señal. Obliga desde el lugar en que esté situada hasta la próxima señal «Fin de limitación de velocidad», de «Fin de prohibiciones» u otra de «Velocidad máxima», salvo que esté colocada en el mismo poste que una señal de advertencia de peligro o en el mismo panel que esta, en cuyo caso la prohibición finaliza cuando termine el peligro señalado. Situada en una vía sin prioridad, deja de tener vigencia al salir de una intersección con una vía con prioridad. Si el límite indicado por la señal coincide con la velocidad máxima permitida para el tipo de vía, recuerda de forma genérica la prohibición de superarla.

34. End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

End of the speed limit.

English • Traffic sign R-501 • End of speed limit. Marks where a previous maximum speed sign ceases to apply.

Español • R-501 • Fin de la limitación de velocidad. Señala el lugar desde donde deja de ser aplicable una señal anterior de velocidad máxima.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-501 • página 68

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

35. Start of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of a zone with speed limit.
Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

SVG source: No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2013-10-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

36. End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

End of the zone with speed limit.
Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
No machine-readable author provided. Benedicto16 assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Source revision 2006-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

37. 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.

Using the horn prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-310 • Sound signals prohibited. Reminds drivers of the general prohibition on sound signals except to avoid an accident.

Español • R-310 • Advertencias acústicas prohibidas. Recuerda la prohibición general de efectuar señales acústicas, salvo para evitar un accidente.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-310 • página 59

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

38. 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.

Parking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-308 • No parking. Applies on the side of the carriageway where the sign stands. Unless otherwise indicated, it begins at the sign and ends at the next junction in the direction of travel. Stopping is not prohibited.

Español • R-308 • Estacionamiento prohibido. Prohibición de estacionamiento en el lado de la calzada en que esté situada la señal. Salvo indicación en contrario, la prohibición comienza en la vertical de la señal y termina en la intersección más próxima en el sentido de la marcha. No prohíbe la parada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-308 • página 57

SVG source: Gigillo83 • Public domain • Original revision 2025-11-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

39. 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.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

English • Traffic sign R-307 • No stopping or parking. Applies on the side of the carriageway where the sign stands. Unless otherwise indicated, it begins at the sign and ends at the next junction in the direction of travel.

Español • R-307 • Parada y estacionamiento prohibido. Prohibición de parada y estacionamiento en el lado de la calzada en que esté situada la señal. Salvo indicación en contrario, la prohibición comienza en la vertical de la señal y termina en la intersección más próxima en el sentido de la marcha.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-307 • página 56

SVG source: The original uploader was Benedicto16 at Wikimedia Commons. • Public domain • Original revision 2025-11-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

40. Start of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of no-parking zone.

English • Traffic sign R-309 • Limited parking zone. Parking duration is limited and drivers must indicate the parking start time in the prescribed manner. The maximum duration and operating hours may appear on the sign, a separate board or a supplementary plate. Payment requirements may also be shown.

Español • R-309 • Zona de estacionamiento limitado. Zona de estacionamiento de duración limitada y obligación para el conductor de indicar, de forma reglamentaria, la hora del comienzo del estacionamiento. Se podrá incluir, dentro de la propia señal, en un cartel o en un panel complementario, el tiempo máximo autorizado de estacionamiento y el horario de vigencia de la limitación. También se podrá incluir si el estacionamiento está sujeto a pago.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-309 • página 58

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2025-11-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

41. End of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of no-parking zone.

English • Traffic sign R-504 • End of limited parking zone. Marks where a previous limited parking zone sign ceases to apply.

Español • R-504 • Fin de zona de estacionamiento limitado. Señala el lugar desde donde deja de ser aplicable una anterior señal de zona de estacionamiento limitado.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Boe.es • Reglamento General de Circulación • anexo I • catálogo vigente
🔗 Boe.es • Real Decreto 465/2025 • R-504 • página 68

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.