Give wayPanama
Traffic rules
Panama
1. Give way
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.
Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.
What does giving way mean in Panama?
Panamanian give-way controls require yielding at the indicated junction or entry. Read the traffic signs together with the national Traffic Regulations and any directions from an authorised officer.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama Traffic Regulations, Decree 640/2006 — Articles 147, 164
Give way.
English • Traffic sign R-1-2 • Give way. Give priority to traffic on the road being joined; stop if necessary.
Español • R-1-2 • Ceda el paso. Ceda la prioridad al tránsito de la vía a la que se incorpora; deténgase si es necesario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ena.com.pa • ENA Norte: detalle de señalización vertical, enero 2026, hoja 44
SVG source: Amateria1121 • Public domain • Original revision 2014-04-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Must you always stop when giving way in Panama?
No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama Traffic Regulations, Decree 640/2006 — Articles 147, 164
What should you check before proceeding after giving way in Panama?
Wait until the manoeuvre is safe. Check the priority traffic, the view in both directions and enough space to complete the entry. Giving way to one vehicle does not remove duties towards another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama Traffic Regulations, Decree 640/2006 — Articles 147, 164
