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A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'
What should I know about priority signs in Peru?
PARE requires stopping; Ceda el Paso requires yielding. These are regulatory instructions.
Must you always stop when giving way in Peru?
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.
1. Stop and give way
This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign R-1 • Stop. Stop completely before crossing or joining the road. Proceed only when safe.
Español • R-1 • Pare. Detén completamente el vehículo antes de cruzar o incorporarte a la vía. Continúa solo cuando puedas hacerlo con seguridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 77 (impresa 73)
SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2024-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. Give way
This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign R-2 • Give way. Give priority to vehicles on the priority road or roundabout. Stop if necessary to join safely.
Español • R-2 • Ceda el paso. Cede el paso a los vehículos que circulan por la vía preferencial o por la rotonda. Detente cuando sea necesario para incorporarte con seguridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 77 (impresa 73)
SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2024-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. Give way ahead
This traffic sign indicates give way ahead. A give-way requirement applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to stop if necessary.
English • Traffic sign P-59 • Give way ahead. Be prepared to reduce speed and give priority.
Español • P-59 • Proximidad de Ceda el paso. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Ceda el paso. Prepárate para reducir la velocidad y ceder la prioridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 109 (impresa 105)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-59.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Source revision 2024-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. Stop and give way ahead
This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.
English • Traffic sign P-58 · historical • Stop ahead. You must stop completely at the sign ahead. Historical design identified in the manual approved by R.M. No. 210-2000-MTC/15.02. This drawing is explained without presenting it as the current 2024 design.
Español • P-58 · histórico • Proximidad de Pare. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Pare y deberás detenerte completamente. Diseño histórico identificado en el manual aprobado por R.M. N.º 210-2000-MTC/15.02. Se explica este dibujo, sin presentarlo como el diseño vigente de 2024.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 94
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 102
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign P-6 • Road junction at the same level. Watch for crossing traffic and priority signs at the junction ahead.
Español • P-6 • Cruce de vías a nivel. Advierte la proximidad de un cruce de vías. Presta atención al tránsito transversal y a la señalización de prioridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 97 (impresa 93)
SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. Warning for a side road from the right
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the right. A side road joins the road ahead from the right at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign P-9A • Right-angle junction with a side road on the right. Reduce speed and watch for joining traffic.
Español • P-9A • Empalme en ángulo recto con vía lateral a la derecha. Advierte una vía lateral que se une por la derecha. Reduce la velocidad y observa el tránsito que pueda incorporarse.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 98 (impresa 94)
SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
7. Warning for a roundabout
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.
English • Traffic sign P-15 • Roundabout junction. Reduce speed and watch the circulating traffic and priority signs.
Español • P-15 • Intersección rotatoria. Advierte la proximidad de un óvalo o rotonda. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención a la circulación y a las señales de prioridad.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 99 (impresa 95)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-15.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. Warning for merging traffic from the right
This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.
English • Traffic sign P-16A • Merging traffic from the right. A secondary road joins from the right in the same direction.
Español • P-16A • Incorporación de tránsito a la derecha. Advierte la incorporación de una vía secundaria por la derecha, en el mismo sentido de circulación.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 99 (impresa 95)
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
