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A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
How are traffic signs grouped in Panama?
The regulations distinguish preventive, regulatory and information signs. Regulatory signs are compulsory.
Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Panama?
Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.
51. Equestrians prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
52. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
53. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
54. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-12-3 • Maximum total mass. Vehicles exceeding the illustrated 20 tonnes total mass must not pass.
Español • R-12-3 • Peso máximo total permitido. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuyo peso total exceda 20 toneladas, valor mostrado en la ilustración.
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.
55. Turning left prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3-4B • No left turn. Turning left at the signed point is prohibited.
Español • R-3-4B • Prohibido girar a la izquierda. Prohíbe realizar un giro a la izquierda en el punto 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.
56. Turning right prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3-3B • No right turn. Turning right at the signed point is prohibited.
Español • R-3-3B • Prohibido girar a la derecha. Prohíbe realizar un giro a la derecha en el punto 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.
57. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3-12A • No U-turns. Reversing the direction of travel by a U-turn is prohibited.
Español • R-3-12A • Prohibido girar en U. Prohíbe efectuar un giro en U para invertir el sentido de marcha.
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.
58. Driving straight ahead prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is prohibited. Traffic may not continue straight ahead where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3-1B • Prohibited direction. Continuing straight ahead at the signed point is prohibited.
Español • R-3-1B • Dirección prohibida. Prohíbe continuar de frente en el punto 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.
59. Overtaking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-13-1 • No overtaking. Overtaking other vehicles is prohibited on the signed section.
Español • R-13-1 • Prohibido adelantar. Prohíbe adelantar a otros vehículos en el 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.
60. Start of a speed limit
This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-2-1 • Maximum speed. Sets the illustrated 60 km/h maximum.
Español • R-2-1 • Velocidad máxima. Establece una velocidad máxima de 60 km/h, valor mostrado en la ilustración.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ena.com.pa • ENA Norte: detalle de señalización vertical, enero 2026, hoja 44
SVG source: Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
61. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)
This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.
English • Traffic sign R-14-1 • Customs. Stop and follow control staff's instructions.
Español • R-14-1 • Aduana. Indica un control aduanero. Deténgase y siga las instrucciones del personal de control.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ena.com.pa • ENA Norte: detalle de señalización vertical, enero 2026, hoja 44
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Republic of Panama • Public domain • Source revision 2020-09-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
62. Parking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.
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.
63. Turning left mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.
64. Turning right mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
65. Pass obstacle on the right
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign R-6-8 • Pass to the right of the obstacle. Use the right side of the indicated divider or obstacle.
Español • R-6-8 • Circulación por la derecha del obstáculo. Indica que debe pasar por la derecha del separador u obstáculo señalado.
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.
66. Mandatory right
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.
67. Driving straight ahead mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3A • Straight ahead. Continue straight ahead at the signed point.
Español • R-3A • Siga de frente. Indica que debe continuar de frente en el punto 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.
68. Road with two-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates the start of two-way traffic. From this point, traffic may travel in both directions on the road. Be prepared for oncoming vehicles.
69. Turning around mandatory (U-turn)
This traffic sign indicates that a U-turn is mandatory. Traffic must turn around in the direction indicated at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3-12B • U-turn permitted. Make the turn only when safe at the signed point.
Español • R-3-12B • Permitido girar en U. Indica que se permite efectuar un giro en U en el punto señalizado. Realícelo únicamente cuando sea seguro.
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.
70. Mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
71. Lane for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.
72. Lane for buses
This traffic sign indicates a lane for buses. The lane is intended for buses and any other road users permitted by the applicable signs or local rules.
English • Traffic sign I-24 • Bus stop. Marks a bus stopping place. The family is confirmed; the ENA drawing has a white panel while the illustration uses blue.
Español • I-24 • Parada de buses. Identifica un lugar destinado a la parada de buses. La familia de parada de buses está confirmada; el plano ENA muestra un panel blanco y la ilustración utiliza fondo azul.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ena.com.pa • ENA Norte: detalle de señalización vertical, enero 2026, hoja 44
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-04-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
73. 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.
