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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for tractors.
Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

English • Traffic sign P-53 • Animals on the road. Livestock may be present. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

Español • P-53 • Animales en la vía. Advierte la posible presencia de ganado en la vía. Reduce la velocidad y prepárate para detenerte.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 108 (impresa 104)

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What does this traffic sign mean?

2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
End of the tunnel.
Warning for falling rocks.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

English • Traffic sign P-35 · family • Steep descent. Reduce speed and control the descent. The drawing uses a passenger car where the current example uses a goods vehicle. The sign family is identified without claiming an exact reproduction.

Español • P-35 · familia • Fuerte pendiente en descenso. Advierte un tramo con fuerte pendiente de descenso. Reduce la velocidad y controla el descenso. El dibujo usa un automóvil donde el ejemplo vigente usa un vehículo de carga. Se identifica la familia Fuerte pendiente en descenso, sin afirmar que sea una reproducción exacta.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 103 (impresa 99)

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ 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)

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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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for falling rocks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

What does this traffic sign mean?

5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road widening.
✓ Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for roadworks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an unpaved road surface. The paved surface ends or changes to gravel, dirt or another loose material. Reduce speed and be prepared for reduced grip, uneven surfaces, dust and loose stones.

English • Traffic sign P-31 • Paved road ends. The road changes from paved to unpaved. Reduce speed before the change.

Español • P-31 • Final de vía pavimentada. Advierte la transición de una vía pavimentada a una vía sin pavimento. Reduce la velocidad antes del cambio de superficie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 102 (impresa 98)

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
✓ Road with two-way traffic.
End of the road with one-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.

English • Traffic sign R-11 • Two-way traffic. The next section carries traffic in both directions without a central divider.

Español • R-11 • Circulación en ambos sentidos. Indica que el tramo siguiente tiene circulación en ambos sentidos y no dispone de separador central.

Sources

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

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram R-11.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.

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.

English • Traffic sign R-7 • Right turn only. Turning right is the only permitted movement in the indicated lane or lanes.

Español • R-7 • Giro solamente a la derecha. Indica que el único movimiento permitido en el carril o los carriles señalizados es girar a la derecha.

Sources

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

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram R-7.

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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Warning for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign P-46 · historical • Cycle route. Warns of a section frequently or exclusively used by bicycles. Watch for cyclists. 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-46 · histórico • Ciclovía. Advierte un tramo utilizado frecuente o exclusivamente por bicicletas. Presta atención a los ciclistas. 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 93
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 101

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2024-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a built-up area.
✓ 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

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Stop and give way.
Stop and give way to cyclists.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

11. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for tractors.
Warning for a dirt road.
Warning for a railway crossing.
Tractors prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • Traffic sign P-51 • Agricultural machinery. Prepare for slow or larger vehicles on the road.

Español • P-51 • Maquinaria agrícola en la vía. Advierte la posible presencia de maquinaria agrícola en la vía. Prepárate para vehículos lentos o de mayor tamaño.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 108 (impresa 104)

SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

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

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🔗 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.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.

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)

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

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for fire hazard.
✓ Warning for emergency vehicles.
Warning for buses.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicles may enter, leave or cross the road unexpectedly. Reduce speed, keep access clear and be prepared to give way when required.

English • Traffic sign P-52 • Fire vehicle exit. Watch for fire vehicles responding to an emergency.

Español • P-52 • Salida de vehículos de bomberos. Advierte la proximidad de una salida de vehículos de bomberos. Presta atención a los vehículos que puedan acudir a una emergencia.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 108 (impresa 104)

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.

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.

English • Traffic sign R-42 • Cycleway. Marks a road exclusively for cycle traffic.

Español • R-42 • Ciclovía. Indica una vía exclusiva para el tránsito de ciclos: ciclovía.

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 2026-10-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Mandatory lane for trucks.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Parking permitted.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is permitted. Vehicles may park in the area covered by the sign, subject to any conditions shown on supplementary signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign R-26 • Parking permitted. Observe the conditions. In this example parking is limited to one hour between 9:00 and 19:00.

Español • R-26 • Permitido estacionar. Permite estacionar bajo las condiciones indicadas. En este ejemplo, el estacionamiento se limita a una hora entre las 9:00 y las 19:00.

Sources

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

SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2025-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • Traffic sign P-36 • Slippery surface. Avoid harsh braking, acceleration or steering changes.

Español • P-36 • Superficie deslizante. Advierte que el pavimento puede ser resbaladizo. Evita frenadas, aceleraciones y cambios de dirección bruscos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 104 (impresa 100)

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-36.

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Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Source revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Tractors prohibited.
Warning for tractors.

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

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

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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.

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Dead end street.
Warning for roadworks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

English • Traffic sign P-43 · historical • Railway level crossing with barriers. Obey barriers and other crossing signs. 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-43 · histórico • Cruce a nivel con línea férrea con barrera. Advierte un cruce ferroviario a nivel provisto de barreras. Respeta las barreras y las demás señales del cruce. 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 92
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 100

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Warning for two-way traffic.

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-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

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

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Warning for a speed bump.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a dip in the road. A sudden depression in the road surface lies ahead and may affect vehicle stability or visibility. Reduce speed before reaching the dip and be prepared for water or other hazards that may collect in the lowered section.

English • Traffic sign P-34 • Dip ahead. Warns of a transverse depression in the carriageway. Reduce speed before crossing it.

Español • P-34 • Proximidad de badén. Advierte una depresión transversal en la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de pasar por ella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 103 (impresa 99)

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for motorcycles.
Warning for mopeds.
Mandatory path for mopeds.
✓ 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.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for a movable bridge.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

English • Traffic sign P-55 • Traffic signals ahead. Prepare to reduce speed or stop according to the signal.

Español • P-55 • Proximidad de semáforo. Advierte que hay un semáforo más adelante. Prepárate para reducir la velocidad o detenerte según su indicación.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 109 (impresa 105)

SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Warning for the end of a divided road.
End of cycle highway.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for the end of a divided road. The separation between opposing directions of traffic ends ahead, and oncoming traffic will no longer be divided by a central reservation. Reduce speed and adjust to the new road layout.

English • Traffic sign P-29 • Divided two-way road ends. Traffic continues in both directions without the central separation.

Español • P-29 • Final de vía de doble sentido con separador central. Advierte que termina el separador central de una vía de doble sentido. Continúa la circulación en ambos sentidos sin esa separación.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 102 (impresa 98)

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way to traffic from the right.
Stop and give way ahead.
✓ Give way ahead.
Warning for a roundabout.

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.

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Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Source revision 2024-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign P-32 · historical • Undulating carriageway. Warns of successive surface irregularities. Reduce speed to maintain control. 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-32 · histórico • Calzada ondulada. Advierte un tramo con irregularidades sucesivas en la superficie de la calzada. Reduce la velocidad para mantener el control del vehículo. 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 91
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 99

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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

28. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the right.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the right. A tight right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering, particularly when visibility or road grip is reduced.

English • Traffic sign P-1A • Sharp right-hand bend. Reduce speed in advance.

Español • P-1A • Curva pronunciada a la derecha. Advierte una curva pronunciada hacia la derecha. Reduce la velocidad con anticipación.

Sources

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🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 95 (impresa 91)

SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ 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

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🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 78 (impresa 74)
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What does this traffic sign mean?

30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a roundabout.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.

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.

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Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-15.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

31. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ No entry.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Road with one-way traffic.

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

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🔗 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

32. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Stop and give way ahead.
Warning for traffic lights.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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.

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🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 94
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What does this traffic sign mean?

33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a low-emission zone.
Prohibited access zone.
✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Motor vehicles prohibited.

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

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for buses and trams.
Bus stop.
✓ Lane for buses.
Crossing bus lane.

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-20 · historical • Bus stop. Marks a public passenger transport stop. 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. The current bus-stop design is I-6.

Español • I-20 · histórico • Paradero de ómnibus. Indica un paradero del servicio colectivo de transporte público de pasajeros. 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. El diseño vigente de paradero es I-6.

Sources

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🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 186
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What does this traffic sign mean?

35. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Dead end street.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.

English • Traffic sign P-17 · historical • Road narrows. The carriageway narrows on both sides while retaining its centre line and two-way traffic. 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-17 · histórico • Reducción de la calzada. Advierte una reducción del ancho de la calzada por ambos lados, manteniendo su eje y la circulación en ambos sentidos. 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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign P-4A • Double bend, first to the right. Warns of successive bends, first right then left.

Español • P-4A • Curva y contracurva a la derecha. Advierte dos curvas sucesivas, la primera a la derecha y la siguiente a la izquierda.

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Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-4A.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses 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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ 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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Motorcycles 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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Lane for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.
Mandatory path 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.

English • Traffic sign I-22 · historical • Direction to cycleway. Points towards a cycleway, to the right in this drawing. 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. Current code I-22 refers to an information service; that meaning is not assigned to this drawing.

Español • I-22 · histórico • Dirección hacia ciclovía. Indica la dirección hacia una ciclovía, a la derecha en este dibujo. 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. El código I-22 del manual vigente corresponde a servicio de información; no se atribuye ese significado a este dibujo.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory left.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory right.
Turning right prohibited.

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.

English • Traffic sign R-14 • Compulsory direction. Follow the arrow, to the right in this drawing.

Español • R-14 • Circulación obligatoria. Obliga a circular en el sentido indicado por la flecha, hacia la derecha en este dibujo.

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SVG source: Amateria1121 • Public domain • Original revision 2025-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a side road from the right.
Give way to traffic from the right.
Start of a priority road.
Warning for a curve to 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.

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SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Buses prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses.
Warning for buses.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign R-34 • Buses only. Reserves the lane or road exclusively for buses.

Español • R-34 • Circulación solo de buses. Reserva el carril o la vía para la circulación exclusiva de buses.

Sources

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

SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2024-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign P-48 · historical • Pedestrian crossing. Reduce speed and watch for people about to cross. 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-48 · histórico • Cruce de peatones. Advierte la proximidad de un cruce de peatones. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención a quienes vayan a cruzar. 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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

English • Traffic sign P-37 • Rockfall area. Rocks or other material may fall onto the road. Reduce speed and watch the carriageway.

Español • P-37 • Zona de derrumbes. Advierte una zona donde pueden caer rocas u otros materiales sobre la vía. Reduce la velocidad y observa la calzada.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated 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

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

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Give way to traffic from the right.
✓ Give way.
End of the priority road.

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

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SVG source: Government of the Republic of Peru – Ministry of Transport and Communications • Public domain • Original revision 2024-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher 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

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

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
Warning for two-way traffic.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Parking 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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

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

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

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