Speed bumpPanama
Traffic rules
Panama
1. Speed bump
A speed bump is a raised traffic-calming device placed across all or part of a road to make drivers reduce their speed. It is commonly used near homes, schools, crossings, parking areas and other places where low vehicle speeds are important.
Speed bumps vary in shape, height and legal status. Drivers should approach them at a low, controlled speed and follow any warning signs or speed limits that apply.
How should I recognise and approach a speed bump in Panama?
Look for a raised surface, approach warnings, road markings and any separate speed instruction. A traffic-calming device can be part of a raised crossing or junction, so identify the layout and the road users who may use it.
Warning for a speed bump.
English • Traffic sign P-18 • Road hump. Reduce speed before crossing it.
Español • P-18 • Resalto. Advierte un resalto en la calzada. Reduzca la velocidad antes de cruzarlo.
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.
Which speed should I use at a raised device in Panama?
Obey the applicable speed restriction and slow further for the device, visibility and other road users. Do not assume that a raised device carries the same numerical rule as one in another country; a safe approach can be well below the road’s maximum.
Does a raised road surface give pedestrians priority in Panama?
A raised device alone does not identify pedestrian priority. If it incorporates a crossing, apply the crossing’s controls and the national rules. At a pedestrian crossing, respect pedestrian priority and the applicable signals or authorised directions. An advance pedestrian warning calls for caution; it does not permit disregarding pedestrians at the crossing itself.
