QuizTraffic signsPeru
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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Peru
51. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign P-49 · historical • School zone. A school and possible pupils are nearby. Reduce speed and pay particular attention to pedestrians. 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-49 · histórico • Zona escolar. Advierte la proximidad de una escuela y la posible presencia de escolares. Reduce la velocidad y presta especial atención a los peatones. 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
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🔗 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 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
52. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where more than one railway track crosses the road. More than one train may pass in succession or from different directions, so drivers should check carefully before crossing and never proceed until all tracks are clear.
English • Traffic sign P-44 • Railway level crossing — two tracks. Check for another train before crossing the second track.
Español • P-44 • Cruce ferroviario a nivel: dos vías. Identifica un cruce ferroviario con dos vías. Comprueba que no se aproxime otro tren antes de cruzar la segunda vía.
Sources
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🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: placa opcional de número de vías
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Amateria1121 • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
53. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a series of curves. One or more changes in direction lie ahead and may occur in quick succession. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • Traffic sign P-5-1 • Winding road, first to the right. Reduce speed and maintain vehicle control.
Español • P-5-1 • Camino sinuoso a la derecha. Advierte una sucesión de curvas que comienza hacia la derecha. Reduce la velocidad y mantén el control del vehículo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 96 (impresa 92)
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-5-1.
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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
54. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
55. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.
English • Traffic sign P-39 · family • Maximum permitted width: 3.20 m. A 3.20 m restriction is ahead. Check vehicle and load width. The drawing omits the MAXIMUM PERMITTED WIDTH plate required by the current description. The warning and figure are identified without claiming a complete sign.
Español • P-39 · familia • Ancho máximo permitido: 3,20 m. Advierte una restricción de ancho de 3,20 metros más adelante. Comprueba el ancho total del vehículo y de su carga. El dibujo omite la placa ANCHO MÁXIMO PERMITIDO exigida por la descripción vigente. Se identifica la advertencia y su cifra, sin afirmar que sea una señal completa.
Sources
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Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
56. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign warns of a hairpin bend to the right. The road ahead makes a very sharp turn, so reduce speed and be prepared to steer sharply to the right.
English • Traffic sign P-5-2A • Right-hand hairpin bend. Warns of a horizontal U-shaped bend. Reduce speed before entering.
Español • P-5-2A • Curva en U a la derecha. Advierte una curva horizontal en U hacia la derecha. Reduce la velocidad antes de entrar en ella.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 97 (impresa 93)
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
57. What does this traffic sign mean?
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)
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Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
58. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
59. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.
English • Traffic sign P-42 • Railway level crossing without barriers. Approach carefully and check that no train is approaching.
Español • P-42 • Cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barreras. Advierte un cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barreras. Acércate con precaución y comprueba que no se aproxime un tren.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 105 (impresa 101)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-42.
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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
60. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.
English • Traffic sign P-40 · historical • Narrow bridge. The bridge carriageway is narrower than the approach road. Reduce speed and watch for oncoming 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. The sign family is identified; the drawing simplifies the historical example's linework.
Español • P-40 · histórico • Puente angosto. Advierte la proximidad de un puente cuya calzada es más estrecha que la vía de aproximación. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención al tránsito contrario. 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. Se identifica la familia Puente angosto; el dibujo simplifica los trazos del ejemplo histórico.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 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 • Public domain • Source revision 2014-04-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
61. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road widening. The road ahead becomes wider, for example because an additional lane or wider carriageway begins. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.
English • Traffic sign P-22 · historical • Carriageway widens with additional lanes. The carriageway widens and gains lanes 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-22 · histórico • Ensanche de la calzada con aumento de carriles. Advierte que la calzada se ensancha y aumenta el número de carriles, conservando 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.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 90
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 98
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
62. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.
English • Traffic sign P-44 • Railway level crossing — crossbuck. Check for approaching trains and obey crossing signals.
Español • P-44 • Cruce ferroviario a nivel: Cruz de San Andrés. Identifica un cruce ferroviario a nivel. Comprueba que no se aproxime un tren y respeta las señales del cruce.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 105 (impresa 101)
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: placa opcional de número de vías
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Amateria1121 • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
63. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a divided road. The road ahead separates into carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, usually divided by a central reservation or traffic island. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.
English • Traffic sign P-28 • Divided two-way road begins. A central divider or island separates and channels traffic.
Español • P-28 • Inicio de vía de doble sentido con separador central. Advierte el inicio de una vía de doble sentido con un separador central o isla que canaliza el tránsito.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 101 (impresa 97)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Original: Vialidad Nacional - Ministerio de Transporte - Presidencia de la Nación Vectorization: Civitas13 • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-28.
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Original: Vialidad Nacional - Ministerio de Transporte - Presidencia de la Nación Vectorization: Civitas13 • Public domain • Source revision 2020-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
64. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
65. What does this traffic sign mean?
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-3 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead. Continue straight ahead as shown by the arrow.
Español • R-3 • Dirección obligada: siga de frente. Obliga a continuar de frente, en la dirección indicada por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 77 (impresa 73)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
66. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may pass over the road at low altitude and can create sudden noise or visual distraction. Keep your attention on the road and maintain control of the vehicle.
English • Traffic sign P-45 • Low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may fly low near an airport or airfield.
Español • P-45 • Vuelo de aviones a baja altura. Advierte la posibilidad de aviones volando a baja altura por la proximidad de un aeropuerto o aeródromo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 105 (impresa 101)
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
67. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.
English • Traffic sign I-37 · historical • Advance route sign for a left turn. Shows an indirect route where a direct left turn at the next junction is prohibited. Follow the arrow. 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-37 refers to cycle infrastructure separated from the pedestrian area.
Español • I-37 · histórico • Preseñalización de itinerario para girar a la izquierda. Muestra un itinerario indirecto para girar a la izquierda cuando el giro directo está prohibido en la próxima intersección. Sigue el recorrido indicado por la flecha. 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-37 del manual vigente corresponde a infraestructura ciclista segregada del área peatonal.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 188
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 195
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Vial • Public domain • Source revision 2016-02-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
68. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • Traffic sign P-2A • Right-hand bend. Adjust speed before the bend.
Español • P-2A • Curva a la derecha. Advierte una curva hacia la derecha. Adapta la velocidad antes de la curva.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 95 (impresa 91)
SVG source: Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2024-03-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
69. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.
English • Traffic sign P-47 · historical • Roadworks. Reduce speed and watch for workers and equipment. 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-47 · histórico • Obras en la vía. Advierte la proximidad de obras en ejecución en la vía. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención a las personas y equipos de trabajo. 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
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
70. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign I-19 · historical • Parking area. Points towards parking, 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. The current parking design is I-5.
Español • I-19 · histórico • Área para estacionamiento. Indica la dirección hacia un área donde puedes estacionar, 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 diseño vigente de estacionamiento es I-5.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 186
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 193
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones del República del Perú • Public domain • Source revision 2022-06-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
71. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
72. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a playground. Children may be playing close to the road and may enter or cross it unexpectedly. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign P-50 · historical • Children playing. Children may be playing near the road. Reduce speed and take extra care. 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-50 · histórico • Niños jugando. Advierte una zona donde pueden aparecer niños jugando cerca de la vía. Reduce la velocidad y extrema la precaución. 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
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2024-03-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
73. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.
English • Traffic sign P-33A • Speed hump ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it.
Español • P-33A • Proximidad de reductor de velocidad tipo resalto. Advierte un resalto en la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de alcanzarlo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 103 (impresa 99)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-33A.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Source revision 2024-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
74. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.
English • Traffic sign P-25 • Two-way traffic. Stay on your side and watch for oncoming traffic.
Español • P-25 • Dos sentidos de tránsito. Advierte que el tramo tiene circulación en ambos sentidos. Mantente en tu lado y presta atención al tránsito contrario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 101 (impresa 97)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-25.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
75. What does this traffic sign mean?
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
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🔗 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.
76. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
77. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.
English • Traffic sign P-38 · family • Maximum permitted height: 4.50 m. A 4.50 m restriction is ahead. Check the vehicle and load height. The drawing omits the MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT plate required by the current description. The warning and figure are identified without claiming a complete sign.
Español • P-38 · familia • Altura máxima permitida: 4,50 m. Advierte una restricción de altura de 4,50 metros más adelante. Comprueba la altura total del vehículo y de su carga. El dibujo omite la placa ALTURA MÁXIMA PERMITIDA exigida por la descripción vigente. Se identifica la advertencia y su cifra, sin afirmar que sea una señal completa.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 104 (impresa 100)
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
78. What does this traffic sign mean?
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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79. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign R-5 • Left turn only. Turning left is the only permitted movement in the indicated lane or lanes.
Español • R-5 • Giro solamente a la izquierda. Indica que el único movimiento permitido en el carril o los carriles señalizados es girar a la izquierda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 78 (impresa 74)
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-5.
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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
80. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle where you have to pass left or right. It alerts drivers to a fixed obstacle in the roadway—such as a traffic island, bollard, or construction zone—where vehicles are permitted to pass on either side.
English • Traffic sign P-30 · historical • Dividing island begins. An island separates traffic streams; arrows show passage to its left and right. 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-30 · histórico • Comienzo de isla separadora. Indica una isla que separa las corrientes de tránsito. Las flechas muestran los pasos por sus lados izquierdo y derecho. 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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81. What does this traffic sign mean?
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-9 • U-turn. A U-turn is permitted at the indicated place or lane.
Español • R-9 • Giro en U. Indica que está permitido efectuar un giro en U en el lugar o carril señalizado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 79 (impresa 75)
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Republic of Panama • Public domain • Original revision 2020-09-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
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