Traffic signsPortugal

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Portugal. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.


How are traffic signs grouped in Portugal?

The regulation distinguishes danger, give-way/priority, prohibition, obligation and information signs, plus supplementary panels.

🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • Portugal, Código da Estrada — articles 7, 24–28; RST warnings, signals and temporary controls

🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Portugal?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • Portugal, Código da Estrada — articles 7, 24–28; RST warnings, signals and temporary controls

🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings

51. Warning for a railway crossing with one track

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.

Warning for a railway crossing with one track.

English • Traffic sign A32a • Location of a level crossing without barriers. Marks a crossing without gates or barriers.

Português • A32a • Local de passagem de nível sem guarda. Indicação de local de passagem de nível sem cancelas ou barreiras.

52. Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks

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.

Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.

English • Traffic sign A32b • Location of a level crossing without barriers with two or more tracks. Marks a crossing without gates or barriers where there are two or more railway tracks.

Português • A32b • Local de passagem de nível sem guarda com duas ou mais vias. Indicação de passagem de nível sem cancelas ou barreiras quando existam duas ou mais vias férreas.

53. No entry

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

No entry.

English • Traffic sign C1 • No entry. Traffic is prohibited in the direction faced by the sign.

Português • C1 • Sentido proibido. Indicação da proibição de transitar no sentido para o qual o sinal está orientado.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C1
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C1 • página 13

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54. Access prohibited in both directions

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

Access prohibited in both directions.

English • Traffic sign C2 • No traffic. Traffic is prohibited in both directions.

Português • C2 • Trânsito proibido. Indicação da proibição de transitar em ambos os sentidos.

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55. 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.

Pedestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3l • No pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited.

Português • C3l • Trânsito proibido a peões. Indicação da proibição do trânsito de peões.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3l
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3l • página 13

SVG source: Republic of Portugal • Public domain • Original revision 2021-05-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3l.

56. 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.

Cyclists prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3g • No cycles. Access is prohibited to cycles.

Português • C3g • Trânsito proibido a velocípedes. Indicação de acesso interdito a velocípedes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3g
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3g • página 13

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3g.

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57. Mopeds prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that mopeds are prohibited. Moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. The affected moped categories depend on the applicable local rules. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Mopeds prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3f • No mopeds. Access is prohibited to mopeds and light quadricycles.

Português • C3f • Trânsito proibido a ciclomotores. Indicação de acesso interdito a ciclomotores e a quadriciclos ligeiros.

58. 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.

Motorcycles prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3e • No solo motorcycles. Access is prohibited to motorcycles without sidecars.

Português • C3e • Trânsito proibido a motociclos simples. Indicação de acesso interdito a motociclos simples.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3e
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3e • página 13

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3e.

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59. 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.

Cars prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3a • No motor vehicles or motorcycles with sidecars. Access is prohibited to light and heavy motor vehicles and motorcycles with sidecars.

Português • C3a • Trânsito proibido a automóveis e motociclos com carro. Indicação de acesso interdito a automóveis ligeiros, pesados e motociclos com carro.

60. 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.

Trucks prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3c • No goods vehicles. Access is prohibited to light and heavy goods vehicles.

Português • C3c • Trânsito proibido a automóveis de mercadorias. Indicação de acesso interdito a automóveis ligeiros e pesados de mercadorias.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3c
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3c • página 13

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3c.

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61. 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.

Tractors prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3h • No agricultural vehicles. Access is prohibited to agricultural vehicles.

Português • C3h • Trânsito proibido a veículos agrícolas. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos agrícolas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3h
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3h • página 13

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3h.

62. Handcarts prohibited

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

Handcarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3j • No handcarts. Access is prohibited to hand-propelled carts.

Português • C3j • Trânsito proibido a carros de mão. Indicação de acesso interdito a carros conduzidos à mão.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3j
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3j • página 13

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63. Equestrians prohibited

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

Equestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3m • No horse riders. Access is prohibited to horse riders.

Português • C3m • Trânsito proibido a cavaleiros. Indicação de acesso interdito a cavaleiros.

64. 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.

Horsecarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3i • No animal-drawn vehicles. Access is prohibited to animal-drawn vehicles.

Português • C3i • Trânsito proibido a veículos de tração animal. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos de tração animal.

65. Trailers prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trailers are prohibited. Vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Vehicles without a trailer may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Trailers prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3n • No vehicles towing trailers. Access is prohibited to motor vehicles towing trailers; the prohibition may be limited to trailers whose total mass exceeds a value shown in white on the symbol or on a supplementary plate.

Português • C3n • Trânsito proibido a veículos com reboque. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos a motor com reboque; esta proibição pode restringir-se aos veículos cujo reboque tenha um peso total superior ao que se indicar, a cor branca, sobre o símbolo ou em painel adicional.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3n
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3n • página 13

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C3n.

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66. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

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

Motorcycles and cars prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4a • No motor vehicles or motorcycles. Access is prohibited to motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Português • C4a • Trânsito proibido a automóveis e motociclos. Indicação de acesso interdito a automóveis e motociclos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C4a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C4a • página 13

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C4a.

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67. Trucks and trailers prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks and trailers are prohibited. Trucks and vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Trucks and trailers prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4b • No goods vehicles or motor vehicles towing trailers. Access is prohibited to goods vehicles and motor vehicles towing trailers.

Português • C4b • Trânsito proibido a automóveis de mercadorias e a veículos a motor com reboque. Indicação de acesso interdito a automóveis de mercadorias, bem como a veículos a motor com reboque.

68. Horsecarts and trucks prohibited

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

Horsecarts and trucks prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4d • No goods vehicles or animal-drawn vehicles. Access is prohibited to all goods vehicles and animal-drawn vehicles.

Português • C4d • Trânsito proibido a automóveis de mercadorias e a veículos de tração animal. Indicação de acesso interdito a todos os automóveis de mercadorias e a veículos de tração animal.

69. Cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles are prohibited. Cyclists, moped riders and motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4f • No two-wheeled vehicles. Access is prohibited to all vehicles with two wheels.

Português • C4f • Trânsito proibido a veículos de duas rodas. Indicação de acesso interdito a todos os veículos com duas rodas.

70. Motorcycles, cars and horsecarts prohibited

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

Motorcycles, cars and horsecarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4c • No motor vehicles, motorcycles or animal-drawn vehicles. Access is prohibited to motor vehicles, motorcycles and animal-drawn vehicles.

Português • C4c • Trânsito proibido a automóveis, a motociclos e a veículos de tração animal. Indicação de acesso interdito a automóveis, a motociclos e a veículos de tração animal.

71. Pedestrians, mopeds, cattle and handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians, mopeds, cattle and handcarts are prohibited. The indicated road users may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Pedestrians, mopeds, cattle and handcarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C4e • No pedestrians, animals or vehicles other than motor vehicles or motorcycles. Access is prohibited to pedestrians, animals, animal-drawn vehicles, cycles, mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm3, quadricycles, agricultural vehicles, tourist trains, and vehicles or vehicle combinations unable to exceed 60 km/h on level ground or subject to a maximum speed of 60 km/h or less.

Português • C4e • Trânsito proibido a peões, a animais e a veículos que não sejam automóveis ou motociclos. Indicação de acesso interdito a peões, animais, veículos de tração animal, velocípedes, ciclomotores, motociclos e triciclos de cilindrada não superior a 50 cm3, quadriciclos, veículos agrícolas, comboios turísticos, bem como a veículos ou conjuntos de veículos insuscetíveis de atingir em patamar velocidade superior a 60 km/h ou aos quais tenha sido fixada velocidade máxima igual ou inferior àquele valor.

72. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3p • No vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Access is prohibited to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which special markings are compulsory.

Português • C3p • Trânsito proibido a veículos transportando mercadorias perigosas. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos que procedam ao transporte de mercadorias perigosas para as quais é obrigatória sinalização especial.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3p
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3p • página 13

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73. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3q • No vehicles carrying readily flammable or explosive products. This prohibition may be limited to vehicles carrying more than a specified quantity shown on a supplementary plate.

Português • C3q • Trânsito proibido a veículos transportando produtos facilmente inflamáveis ou explosivos. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos transportando produtos facilmente inflamáveis ou explosivos; esta proibição pode restringir-se aos veículos que transportem mais de uma certa quantidade daqueles produtos, indicada em painel adicional.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C3q
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C3q • página 13

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74. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C3r • No vehicles carrying products liable to pollute water. This prohibition may be limited to vehicles carrying more than a specified quantity shown on a supplementary plate.

Português • C3r • Trânsito proibido a veículos transportando produtos suscetíveis de poluírem as águas. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos transportando produtos suscetíveis de poluírem as águas; esta proibição pode restringir-se aos veículos que transportem mais de uma certa quantidade daqueles produtos, indicada em painel adicional.

75. 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.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C8 • No vehicles wider than ... m. Access is prohibited to vehicles wider than the value shown.

Português • C8 • Trânsito proibido a veículos de largura superior a ... m. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos cuja largura seja superior à indicada no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C8
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C8 • página 14

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76. 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.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C9 • No vehicles higher than ... m. Access is prohibited to vehicles whose overall height exceeds the value shown.

Português • C9 • Trânsito proibido a veículos de altura superior a ... m. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos cuja altura total seja superior à indicada no sinal.

77. 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.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C7 • No vehicles or vehicle combinations longer than ... m. Access is prohibited to vehicles longer than the value shown.

Português • C7 • Trânsito proibido a veículos ou conjunto de veículos de comprimento superior a ... m. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos cujo comprimento seja superior ao indicado no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C7
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C7 • página 14

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78. 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.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C6 • No vehicles with a total mass exceeding ... t. Access is prohibited to vehicles or vehicle combinations whose total mass exceeds the value shown.

Português • C6 • Trânsito proibido a veículos de peso total superior a ... t. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos ou conjunto de veículos com peso total superior ao indicado no sinal.

79. 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.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C5 • No vehicles with an axle load exceeding ... t. Access is prohibited to vehicles whose axle load exceeds the value shown.

Português • C5 • Trânsito proibido a veículos de peso por eixo superior a ... t. Indicação de acesso interdito a veículos com peso por eixo superior ao indicado no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C5
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C5 • página 14

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C5.

80. Minimum following distance

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

Minimum following distance.

English • Traffic sign C10 • Do not follow the vehicle ahead at less than ... m. Drivers must not leave a following distance smaller than the value shown.

Português • C10 • Proibição de transitar a menos de ... m do veículo precedente. Indicação da proibição de transitar a uma distância do veículo precedente inferior à indicada no sinal.

81. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

English • Traffic sign B5 • Give way at a narrow section. Drivers must give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Português • B5 • Cedência de passagem nos estreitamentos da faixa de rodagem. Indicação da obrigação de ceder a passagem aos veículos que transitem em sentido contrário.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fer1997 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 21.º • B5
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • B5 • página 12

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82. 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.

Turning left prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C11b • No left turn. Turning left at the next junction is prohibited.

Português • C11b • Proibição de virar à esquerda. Indicação da proibição de virar à esquerda na próxima intersecção.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C11b
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C11b • página 14

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Artwork verified against Ansr.pt • official published diagram C11b.

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83. 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.

Turning right prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C11a • No right turn. Turning right at the next junction is prohibited.

Português • C11a • Proibição de virar à direita. Indicação da proibição de virar à direita na próxima intersecção.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C11a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C11a • página 14

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84. 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.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

English • Traffic sign C12 • No U-turns. Reversing the direction of travel by a U-turn is prohibited.

Português • C12 • Proibição de inversão do sentido de marcha. Indicação da proibição de efetuar a manobra de inversão do sentido de marcha.

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🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C12
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C12 • página 14

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85. 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.

Overtaking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C14a • No overtaking. Overtaking is prohibited except when passing cycles, two-wheeled mopeds or two-wheeled motorcycles without sidecars.

Português • C14a • Proibição de ultrapassar. Indicação de que é proibida a ultrapassagem de outros veículos, que não sejam velocípedes, ciclomotores de duas rodas ou motociclos de duas rodas sem carro lateral.

86. End of the overtaking prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

End of the overtaking prohibition.

English • Traffic sign C20c • End of overtaking prohibition. Marks where the prohibition imposed by sign C14a ends.

Português • C20c • Fim da proibição de ultrapassar. Indicação do local a partir do qual deixa de ser proibida a ultrapassagem imposta pelo sinal C14a.

87. Overtaking prohibited for motorcycles

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for motorcycles. Motorcyclists covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies.

Overtaking prohibited for motorcycles.

English • Traffic sign C14c • No overtaking by motorcycles or mopeds. Overtaking is prohibited for motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, quadricycles and cycles.

Português • C14c • Proibição de ultrapassar para motociclos e ciclomotores. Indicação de que é proibida a ultrapassagem para os motociclos, ciclomotores, triciclos, quadriciclos e velocípedes.

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88. End of the overtaking prohibition for motorcycles

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for motorcycles. The preceding motorcycle overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

End of the overtaking prohibition for motorcycles.

English • Traffic sign C20e • End of overtaking prohibition for motorcycles and mopeds. Marks where the prohibition imposed by sign C14c ends.

Português • C20e • Fim da proibição de ultrapassar para motociclos e ciclomotores. Indicação do local a partir do qual deixa de ser proibida a ultrapassagem imposta pelo sinal C14c.

89. Overtaking prohibited for trucks

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

English • Traffic sign C14b • No overtaking by heavy motor vehicles. Overtaking is prohibited for all heavy motor vehicles.

Português • C14b • Proibição de ultrapassar para automóveis pesados. Indicação de que é proibida a ultrapassagem para todos os automóveis pesados.

90. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

English • Traffic sign C20d • End of overtaking prohibition for heavy motor vehicles. Marks where the prohibition imposed by sign C14b ends.

Português • C20d • Fim da proibição de ultrapassar para automóveis pesados. Indicação do local a partir do qual deixa de ser proibida a ultrapassagem para automóveis pesados imposta pelo sinal C14b.

91. 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.

Start of a speed limit.

English • Traffic sign C13 • Do not exceed the maximum speed of ... km/h. Driving faster than the speed shown is prohibited.

Português • C13 • Proibição de exceder a velocidade máxima de ... km/h. Indicação da proibição de circular a velocidade superior à indicada no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C13
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C13 • página 14

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92. End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

End of the speed limit.

English • Traffic sign C20b • End of speed limit. Marks where driving faster than the limit imposed by sign C13 becomes permitted.

Português • C20b • Fim da limitação de velocidade. Indicação do local a partir do qual é permitido circular a velocidade superior à imposta pelo sinal C13.

93. Start of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of a zone with speed limit.

English • Traffic sign G4 • Speed limit zone. Marks entry to a zone where the maximum speed is limited to the value shown.

Português • G4 • Zona de velocidade limitada. Indicação de entrada numa zona em que a velocidade máxima está limitada à indicada no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 32.º • G4
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • G4 • página 18

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94. End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

End of the zone with speed limit.

English • Traffic sign G8 • End of speed limit zone. Ends the speed limit imposed by sign G4.

Português • G8 • Fim de zona de velocidade limitada. Indicação de que terminou a limitação de velocidade imposta pelo sinal G4.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 32.º • G8
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • G8 • página 18

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95. 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.

Using the horn prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C17 • Sound signals prohibited. Use of sound signals is prohibited.

Português • C17 • Proibição de sinais sonoros. Indicação da proibição de utilizar sinais sonoros.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C17
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C17 • página 14

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96. End of horn prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the horn prohibition. The restriction imposed by the preceding horn-prohibition sign ends at this point. The normal rules governing horn use apply again.

End of horn prohibition.

English • Traffic sign C22 • End of sound signal prohibition. Marks where the prohibition imposed by sign C17 ends.

Português • C22 • Fim da proibição de sinais sonoros. Indicação do local a partir do qual termina a proibição imposta pelo sinal C17.

97. 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.

Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

English • Traffic sign C18 • Stop at customs. Drivers must stop at the customs post ahead.

Português • C18 • Paragem obrigatória na alfândega. Indicação de que o condutor é obrigado a parar no posto alfandegário de que se aproxima.

98. 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.

Parking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C15 • No parking. Parking any vehicle is permanently prohibited.

Português • C15 • Estacionamento proibido. Indicação da proibição permanente de estacionar quaisquer veículos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C15
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C15 • página 14

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99. 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.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C16 • No stopping or parking. Stopping or parking any vehicle is permanently prohibited.

Português • C16 • Paragem e estacionamento proibidos. Indicação da proibição permanente de parar ou estacionar quaisquer veículos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 24.º • C16
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • C16 • página 14

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100. Start of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of no-parking zone.

English • Traffic sign G2a • No-parking zone. Marks entry to a zone where parking is prohibited.

Português • G2a • Zona de estacionamento proibido. Indicação de entrada numa zona em que o estacionamento é proibido.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 32.º • G2a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • G2a • página 18

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