QuizTraffic signsMexico

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Mexico

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51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.

✓ Parking allowed.

Parking prohibited.

Start of a parking zone.

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.

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the right.

Warning for traffic jams.

Warning for a steep descent.

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-7 • Sharp right-hand bend. Reduce speed before entering.

Español • SP-7 • Curva cerrada a la derecha. Se aproxima una curva pronunciada a la derecha. Reduzca la velocidad antes de entrar en ella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Dof.gob.mx • SICT/SEDATU · Manual federal 2024, p. 147 del PDF

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-03-09. 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 • SP-7, PDF page 147. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

End of the tunnel.

Warning for falling rocks.

✓ Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

English • Traffic sign SP-29 (family) • Downhill gradient. A long descent is ahead. Reduce speed before descending and use engine braking where appropriate. No gradient percentage can be read from the illustration. The sign family is confirmed; some drawing details do not fully match the current manual's design.

Español • SP-29 (familia) • Pendiente descendente. Se aproxima una pendiente descendente prolongada. Reduzca la velocidad antes de bajar y utilice el freno de motor cuando sea adecuado. La ilustración no permite leer un porcentaje de pendiente. Se confirma la familia de la señal; algunos detalles de esta ilustración no coinciden completamente con el diseño del manual vigente.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Dof.gob.mx • SICT/SEDATU · Manual federal 2024, p. 159 del PDF • SCT · Manual 2014, p. 125 del PDF (copia oficial de Coahuila; diseño anterior)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Pedestrians prohibited.

✓ Warning for children.

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.

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

✓ Warning for falling rocks.

Warning for a soft verge.

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

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-30 • Landslide area. Material may fall from the right or earth and rocks may lie on the road.

Español • SP-30 • Zona de derrumbes. Se aproxima un tramo donde pueden producirse derrumbes desde el lado derecho o encontrarse tierra y rocas sobre la vía.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Dof.gob.mx • SICT/SEDATU · Manual federal 2024, p. 160 del PDF

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-03-09. 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 • SP-30, PDF page 160. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.