No parkingPanama
Traffic rules
Panama
1. No parking
No parking indicates that vehicles may not be left parked at the location or along the section of road covered by the restriction. Depending on local law, a driver may still be allowed to stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods, provided stopping itself is not prohibited.
A no-parking restriction may apply continuously or only during specified times, days, vehicle categories or sections of road. Its exact extent and exceptions are determined by the traffic sign, supplementary panels, road markings and local traffic regulations.
How far from a Panamanian fire hydrant must you park?
Keep at least 5 metres clear.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama, Executive Decree 640 of 2006, articles 172–178
How much clearance is required at a Panamanian Stop sign?
Do not park less than 10 metres from it.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama, Executive Decree 640 of 2006, articles 172–178
Parking prohibited.
English • Traffic sign R-8-1 • No parking. Parking at the signed place or section is prohibited.
Español • R-8-1 • Prohibido estacionarse. Prohíbe estacionar en el lugar o tramo señalizado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ena.com.pa • ENA Norte: detalle de señalización vertical, enero 2026, hoja 44
SVG source: Republic of Panama • Public domain • Original revision 2020-09-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How close to a corner may you park in Panama?
Keep at least 5 metres clear.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama, Executive Decree 640 of 2006, articles 172–178
Does missing signage make a prohibited Panamanian parking place legal?
No. Missing signs do not excuse non-compliance with the regulations.
🔗 gacetaoficial.gob.pa • Panama, Executive Decree 640 of 2006, articles 172–178
