Prohibitory signsPeru

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Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

How are prohibitory signs classified in Peru?

Regulatory signs impose prohibitions or restrictions on road use.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Peru?

It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in Peru. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Peru?

Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

1. No entry

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign R-4 • No entry. Prohibits entry to the restricted area or road from the direction faced by the sign.

Español • R-4 • No entre. Prohíbe entrar en la zona restringida o en la vía desde el sentido que enfrenta la señal.

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 2024-03-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Access prohibited in both directions

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • Traffic sign R-4 · historical • Do not continue straight ahead. Prohibits continuing in your current direction. 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. In the current manual R-4 means NO ENTRY and has another symbol.

Español • R-4 · histórico • Prohibido seguir de frente. Prohíbe continuar de frente en la dirección en la que venías circulando. 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. En el manual vigente, R-4 corresponde a NO ENTRE y tiene otro símbolo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 15
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 22

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-21 • No pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the signed road.

Español • R-21 • Prohibido el paso o circulación de peatones. Prohíbe la circulación de peatones por la vía señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 82 (impresa 78)

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram R-21.

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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-22 • No bicycles or motorised cycles. Both are prohibited on the signed road or facility.

Español • R-22 • Prohibida circulación de bicicletas y motociclos. Prohíbe el paso o la circulación de bicicletas y motociclos por la vía o infraestructura señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 82 (impresa 78)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-23 • No motorcycles. Motorcycle traffic is prohibited on the signed road.

Español • R-23 • Prohibida circulación de motocicletas. Prohíbe la circulación de motocicletas por la vía señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 83 (impresa 79)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-17 • No motor vehicles. The prohibition covers motor vehicles, not only passenger cars.

Español • R-17 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos automotores. Prohíbe la circulación de vehículos motorizados. La prohibición no se limita a los automóviles.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 81 (impresa 77)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

English • Traffic sign R-19 • No goods vehicles. Goods vehicles are prohibited on the signed road.

Español • R-19 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos de carga. Prohíbe la circulación de vehículos de carga por la vía señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 82 (impresa 78)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Tractors prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-24 • No agricultural machinery. Agricultural machinery is prohibited on the signed road.

Español • R-24 • Prohibida circulación de maquinaria agrícola. Prohíbe el paso o circulación de maquinaria agrícola por la vía señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 83 (impresa 79)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-25 • No animal-drawn vehicles. These vehicles are prohibited on the signed road.

Español • R-25 • Prohibida circulación de vehículos de tracción animal. Prohíbe el paso o circulación de vehículos de tracción animal por la vía señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 83 (impresa 79)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. 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.

English • Traffic sign R-36 • Maximum permitted width: 3.20 m. Limits the vehicle's overall width including its load to 3.20 m.

Español • R-36 • Ancho máximo permitido: 3,20 m. Limita el ancho total permitido del vehículo y de su carga a 3,20 metros.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 88 (impresa 84)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. 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.

English • Traffic sign R-35 • Maximum permitted height: 4.50 m. Limits the vehicle's overall height including its load to 4.50 m.

Español • R-35 • Altura máxima permitida: 4,50 m. Limita la altura total permitida del vehículo y de su carga a 4,50 metros.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 88 (impresa 84)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign R-33 • Maximum permitted length: 10 m. Limits vehicle length to 10 m.

Español • R-33 • Largo máximo permitido: 10 m. Limita el largo permitido del vehículo a 10 metros.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 88 (impresa 84)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2026-05-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. 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-32 • Maximum permitted gross mass per vehicle: 20 tonnes. Limits total vehicle mass including the load to 20 tonnes.

Español • R-32 • Peso máximo bruto permitido por vehículo: 20 toneladas. Limita el peso bruto total del vehículo, incluida su carga, a 20 toneladas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 87 (impresa 83)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2026-05-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign R-31 • Maximum permitted axle load: 10 tonnes. Limits axle load to 10 tonnes.

Español • R-31 • Peso máximo permitido por eje: 10 toneladas. Limita el peso permitido por eje del vehículo a 10 toneladas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 87 (impresa 83)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. 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-6 • No left turn. Under the current manual, this also prohibits U-turns.

Español • R-6 • Prohibido voltear a la izquierda. Prohíbe girar a la izquierda; según el manual vigente, también prohíbe el giro en U.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 78 (impresa 74)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • Manual 2024: alcance de la prohibición de giro

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Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. 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-8 • No right turn. Under the current manual, this also prohibits U-turns.

Español • R-8 • Prohibido voltear a la derecha. Prohíbe girar a la derecha; según el manual vigente, también prohíbe el giro en U.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 79 (impresa 75)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • Manual 2024: alcance de la prohibición de giro

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. 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-10 • No U-turns. Turning around to travel in the opposite direction is prohibited.

Español • R-10 • Prohibido voltear en U. Prohíbe efectuar un viraje en U para cambiar al sentido contrario.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 80 (impresa 76)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. 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.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 15
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 22

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

19. 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-16 • No overtaking. Prohibits overtaking preceding vehicles by crossing the carriageway centre line.

Español • R-16 • Prohibido adelantar. Prohíbe adelantar a los vehículos precedentes traspasando el eje de la calzada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 81 (impresa 77)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2025-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. 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-30 · historical • Maximum speed: 50 km/h. Sets a 50 km/h maximum. Reduce speed when conditions require. 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 • R-30 · histórico • Velocidad máxima: 50 km/h. Establece una velocidad máxima de 50 kilómetros por hora. Reduce la velocidad cuando las condiciones lo exijan. 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
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 19
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 26

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2026-04-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. Using the horn prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

English • Traffic sign R-29 • No horns. Horn use is prohibited in the signed area.

Español • R-29 • Prohibido el uso de la bocina. Prohíbe usar el claxon o bocina en la zona señalizada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 85 (impresa 81)

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram R-29.

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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. 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-37 • Checkpoint. Traffic, police, customs or another checkpoint may require you to stop. Follow staff instructions.

Español • R-37 • Control. Indica un puesto de control de tránsito, policía, aduana u otro tipo de control donde puedes ser obligado a detenerte. Sigue las instrucciones del personal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 89 (impresa 85)

SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2026-04-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. 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-27 • No parking. Parking is prohibited in the signed area or road section.

Español • R-27 • Prohibido estacionar. Prohíbe estacionar en el área o tramo de la vía señalizado.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 84 (impresa 80)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign R-28 • No stopping. Stopping the vehicle is prohibited in the signed area or section.

Español • R-28 • Prohibido detenerse. Prohíbe detener el vehículo en el área o tramo de la vía señalizado.

Sources

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🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 85 (impresa 81)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.