Parking allowed.Mexico

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

Which signs provide information in Mexico?

Information signs identify destinations, routes or services. Read them separately from restrictions controlling use of the road.

🔗 sidof.segob.gob.mx • Mexico federal Traffic Regulations — Articles 16–22, 60, 63, 96–155: actual controls, safe circulation and road jurisdiction

🔗 sidof.segob.gob.mx • Federal Traffic Regulations — amendment of 25 May 2026, operative and commencement provisions

🔗 sidof.segob.gob.mx • Federal Traffic Regulations — amendment of 13 August 2026, operative and commencement provisions

🔗 diputados.gob.mx • Manual de Señalización y Dispositivos para el Control del Tránsito en Calles y Carreteras, 2024 — relevant signs and markings

1. 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 SIS-8 • Parking. Marks off-road parking for motor vehicles. Observe local conditions, charges and hours.

Español • SIS-8 • Estacionamiento. Indica un área para estacionar vehículos motorizados fuera de la vía. Respete las condiciones, tarifas y horarios del lugar.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Dof.gob.mx • SICT/SEDATU · Manual federal 2024, p. 411 del PDF

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Mexican federal Manual de señalización y dispositivos para el control del tránsito en calles y carreteras (2024): Dof.gob.mx • SIS-8, PDF page 411. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.