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

101. End of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of no-parking zone.

English • Traffic sign G7a • End of no-stopping and no-parking zone. Marks the end of the zone where stopping and parking were prohibited.

Português • G7a • Fim de zona de paragem e estacionamento proibidos. Indicação de que terminou a zona em que a paragem e o estacionamento eram proibidos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 32.º • G7a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • G7a • página 18

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102. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

Mandatory roundabout direction.

English • Traffic sign D4 • Roundabout. Marks entry to a roundabout, where the rules specific to these junctions apply and traffic must circulate around the island.

Português • D4 • Rotunda. Indicação da entrada numa rotunda, onde vigoram as regras de circulação próprias destas intersecções e onde o trânsito se deve efetuar em sentido giratório.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D4
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D4 • página 15

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103. Turning left mandatory

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.

Turning left mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D1d • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow's direction at the next junction.

Português • D1d • Sentido obrigatório. Indicação da obrigação de seguir no sentido indicado pela seta inscrita no sinal na próxima intersecção.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D1d
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D1d • página 15

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104. Turning left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.

Turning left or right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D2c • Permitted compulsory directions. Drivers must follow one of the directions shown by the arrows.

Português • D2c • Sentidos obrigatórios possíveis. Indicação da obrigação de seguir por um dos sentidos indicados pelas setas inscritas no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D2c
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D2c • página 15

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105. Turning right mandatory

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.

Turning right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D1e • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow's direction at the next junction.

Português • D1e • Sentido obrigatório. Indicação da obrigação de seguir no sentido indicado pela seta inscrita no sinal na próxima intersecção.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D1e
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D1e • página 15

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106. Pass obstacle on the left

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the left.

English • Traffic sign D3b • Pass the island or obstacle on the indicated side. Drivers must pass on the side shown by the arrow.

Português • D3b • Obrigação de contornar a placa ou obstáculo. Indicação da obrigação de contornar a placa ou obstáculo pelo lado indicado na seta inscrita no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D3b
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D3b • página 15

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107. Pass obstacle on the right

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the right.

English • Traffic sign D3a • Pass the island or obstacle on the indicated side. Drivers must pass on the side shown by the arrow.

Português • D3a • Obrigação de contornar a placa ou obstáculo. Indicação da obrigação de contornar a placa ou obstáculo pelo lado indicado na seta inscrita no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D3a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D3a • página 15

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108. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D2a • Permitted compulsory directions. Drivers must follow one of the directions shown by the arrows.

Português • D2a • Sentidos obrigatórios possíveis. Indicação da obrigação de seguir por um dos sentidos indicados pelas setas inscritas no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D2a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D2a • página 15

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109. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D2b • Permitted compulsory directions. Drivers must follow one of the directions shown by the arrows.

Português • D2b • Sentidos obrigatórios possíveis. Indicação da obrigação de seguir por um dos sentidos indicados pelas setas inscritas no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D2b
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D2b • página 15

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110. Mandatory left

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

Mandatory left.

English • Traffic sign D1b • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the direction shown by the arrow.

Português • D1b • Sentido obrigatório. Indicação da obrigação de seguir no sentido indicado pela seta inscrita no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D1b
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D1b • página 15

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111. Mandatory right

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.

Mandatory right.

English • Traffic sign D1a • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the direction shown by the arrow.

Português • D1a • Sentido obrigatório. Indicação da obrigação de seguir no sentido indicado pela seta inscrita no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D1a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D1a • página 15

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112. Driving straight ahead mandatory

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.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D1c • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow's direction at the next junction.

Português • D1c • Sentido obrigatório. Indicação da obrigação de seguir no sentido indicado pela seta inscrita no sinal na próxima intersecção.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D1c
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D1c • página 15

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113. Mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign D7b • Compulsory footpath. Pedestrians must use the path specifically provided for them.

Português • D7b • Pista obrigatória para peões. Indicação de que os peões são obrigados a utilizar uma pista que lhes é especialmente destinada.

114. End of mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign D13b • End of compulsory footpath. Marks the end of the compulsory pedestrian path.

Português • D13b • Fim da pista obrigatória para peões. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para peões.

115. Mandatory path for cyclists

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.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign D7a • Compulsory cycle path. Cycles must use the path specifically provided for them.

Português • D7a • Pista obrigatória para velocípedes. Indicação da obrigação de os velocípedes circularem pela pista que lhes é especialmente destinada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D7a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D7a • página 16

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116. End of mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign D13a • End of compulsory cycle path. Marks the end of the compulsory cycle path.

Português • D13a • Fim da pista obrigatória para velocípedes. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para velocípedes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D13a
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D13a • página 16

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117. Mandatory path for equestrians

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

Mandatory path for equestrians.

English • Traffic sign D7c • Compulsory bridleway. Horse riders must use the path specifically provided for them.

Português • D7c • Pista obrigatória para cavaleiros. Indicação de que os cavaleiros são obrigados a utilizar uma pista que lhes é especialmente destinada.

118. End of mandatory path for equestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for equestrians.

English • Traffic sign D13c • End of compulsory bridleway. Marks the end of the compulsory route for horse riders.

Português • D13c • Fim da pista obrigatória para cavaleiros. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para cavaleiros.

119. Mandatory path for cattle

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cattle. Cattle being moved along the route 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.

Mandatory path for cattle.

English • Traffic sign D7d • Compulsory path for herds of livestock. People driving herds must use the path specifically reserved for this purpose.

Português • D7d • Pista obrigatória para gado em manada. Indicação de que os condutores de gado em manada são obrigados a conduzi-lo por uma pista especialmente reservada para esse fim.

120. End of mandatory path for cattle

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cattle. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cattle must continue according to the subsequent route, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for cattle.

English • Traffic sign D13d • End of compulsory path for herds of livestock. Marks the end of the compulsory livestock path.

Português • D13d • Fim da pista obrigatória para gado em manada. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para gado em manada.

121. Mandatory lane for trucks

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trucks. Trucks 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.

Mandatory lane for trucks.

English • Traffic sign D5a • Compulsory lane for goods vehicles. All goods vehicles must use the indicated lane; a mass in tonnes on a supplementary plate limits the obligation to vehicles or combinations whose gross mass exceeds that value.

Português • D5a • Via obrigatória para automóveis de mercadorias. Indicação da obrigação para todos os automóveis de mercadorias de circularem pela via de trânsito a que se refere o sinal; a inscrição do peso, em toneladas, em painel adicional, indica que a obrigação só se aplica quando o peso bruto do veículo ou conjunto de veículos for superior ao peso referido.

122. End of mandatory truck lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for trucks. The requirement for trucks to use the designated lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory truck lane.

English • Traffic sign D11a • End of compulsory lane for goods vehicles. Marks the end of the compulsory goods vehicle lane.

Português • D11a • Fim da via obrigatória para automóveis de mercadorias. Indicação de que terminou a via obrigatória para automóveis de mercadorias.

123. Mandatory lane 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.

Mandatory lane for buses.

English • Traffic sign D6 • Lane reserved for public transport. Reserved for scheduled public passenger transport, taxis, vehicles on rescue or urgent public-interest missions appropriately signalling their approach, and vehicles on police missions.

Português • D6 • Via reservada a veículos de transporte público. Indicação de que a via está reservada apenas à circulação de veículos de transporte público regular de passageiros, táxis, veículos que transitem em missão de prestação de socorro ou de serviço urgente de interesse público, assinalando adequadamente a sua marcha, e veículos em missão de polícia.

124. End of mandatory bus lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses. The requirement associated with the bus lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory bus lane.

English • Traffic sign D12 • End of lane reserved for public transport. Marks the end of the reserved lane.

Português • D12 • Fim da via reservada a veículos de transporte público. Indicação de que terminou a via reservada a veículos de transporte público.

125. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign D7e • Compulsory path for pedestrians and cycles. Both must use the path specifically provided for them. Sign D7e is used where the pedestrian and cycle parts are not separated; D7f is used where they are separated.

Português • D7e • Pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes. Indicação de que os peões, bem como os velocípedes, são obrigados a utilizar uma pista que lhes é especialmente destinada, devendo, para sinalizar esta pista, ser utilizado o sinal D7e ou D7f, consoante e respetivamente não exista ou exista separação entre as duas partes da pista destinadas ao trânsito de peões e ao de velocípedes.

126. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign D13e • End of compulsory pedestrian and cycle path. Marks the end of the compulsory path.

Português • D13e • Fim da pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes.

127. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign D7f • Compulsory path for pedestrians and cycles. Both must use the path specifically provided for them. Sign D7e is used where the pedestrian and cycle parts are not separated; D7f is used where they are separated.

Português • D7f • Pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes. Indicação de que os peões, bem como os velocípedes, são obrigados a utilizar uma pista que lhes é especialmente destinada, devendo, para sinalizar esta pista, ser utilizado o sinal D7e ou D7f, consoante e respetivamente não exista ou exista separação entre as duas partes da pista destinadas ao trânsito de peões e ao de velocípedes.

128. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign D13f • End of compulsory pedestrian and cycle path. Marks the end of the compulsory path.

Português • D13f • Fim da pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes. Indicação de que terminou a pista obrigatória para peões e velocípedes.

129. Snow chains mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

Snow chains mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D9 • Snow chains compulsory. Vehicles may proceed only with snow chains fitted to two driven wheels.

Português • D9 • Obrigação de utilizar correntes de neve. Indicação de que os veículos só podem transitar quando tenham colocadas correntes de neve em duas rodas motoras.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D9
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D9 • página 16

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130. End of the snow-chain requirement

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow-chain requirement. The requirement imposed by the preceding snow-chain sign ends at this point. Other winter-equipment requirements may still apply under the applicable local rules or road conditions.

End of the snow-chain requirement.

English • Traffic sign D15 • End of compulsory snow chains. Marks where the obligation imposed by sign D9 ends.

Português • D15 • Fim da obrigação de utilizar correntes de neve. Indicação do local a partir do qual termina a obrigação imposta pelo sinal D9.

131. Dipped headlights mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.

Dipped headlights mandatory.

English • Traffic sign D10 • Dipped headlights compulsory. Vehicles may proceed only with dipped headlights switched on.

Português • D10 • Obrigação de utilizar as luzes de cruzamento (médios) acesas. Indicação de que os veículos só podem transitar com os médios acesos.

Sources

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🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D10
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D10 • página 16

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132. End of mandatory use of dipped headlights

This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.

End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

English • Traffic sign D16 • End of compulsory dipped headlights. Marks where the obligation imposed by sign D10 ends.

Português • D16 • Fim da obrigação de utilizar as luzes de cruzamento acesas. Indicação do local a partir do qual termina a obrigação imposta pelo sinal D10.

133. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

Start of a minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign D8 • Compulsory minimum speed of ... km/h. Drivers must travel at no less than the indicated speed.

Português • D8 • Obrigação de transitar à velocidade mínima de ... km/h. Indicação de que o condutor é obrigado a transitar a uma velocidade não inferior à indicada no sinal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D8
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D8 • página 16

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134. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

End of the minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign D14 • End of compulsory minimum speed of ... km/h. Marks where the obligation imposed by sign D8 ends.

Português • D14 • Fim da obrigação de transitar à velocidade mínima de ... km/h. Indicação do local a partir do qual termina a obrigação imposta pelo sinal D8.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 27.º • D14
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • D14 • página 16

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135. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign B3 • Priority road. Drivers on this road have priority at successive crossroads and junctions.

Português • B3 • Via com prioridade. Indicação de que os condutores que circulam na via em que o sinal se encontra colocado têm prioridade de passagem nos sucessivos cruzamentos e entroncamentos.

136. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign B4 • End of priority road. From this point, the road no longer has priority.

Português • B4 • Fim de via com prioridade. Indicação de que a partir do local em que o sinal está colocado a via deixa de ter prioridade.

137. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign H24 • Motorway. Marks entry to a motorway, where the traffic rules specific to this road type apply.

Português • H24 • Autoestrada. Indicação de entrada numa autoestrada, vigorando na mesma, por consequência, as regras de trânsito especialmente destinadas a esse tipo de vias.

138. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign H38 • End of motorway. Marks the end of the motorway.

Português • H38 • Fim de autoestrada. Indicação de que terminou a autoestrada.

139. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign H25 • Road reserved for motor vehicles and motorcycles. Marks entry to a reserved road, where the traffic rules specific to this road type apply.

Português • H25 • Via reservada a automóveis e motociclos. Indicação de entrada numa via reservada, vigorando na mesma, por consequência, as regras de trânsito especialmente destinadas a este tipo de vias.

140. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign H39 • End of road reserved for motor vehicles and motorcycles. Marks the end of the reserved road.

Português • H39 • Fim de via reservada a automóveis e motociclos. Indicação de que terminou a via reservada a automóveis e motociclos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 34.º • H39
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • H39 • página 21

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141. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

National speed limits.

English • Traffic sign H28 • Speed limits. Shows the general speed limits inside and outside built-up areas, on motorways and on roads reserved for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Português • H28 • Limites de velocidade. Indicação dos limites gerais de velocidade em vigor, dentro e fora das localidades, nas autoestradas e vias reservadas a automóveis e motociclos.

142. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

Advisory speed limit.

143. End of the advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the advisory speed. The preceding speed recommendation ends at this point. Continue according to the applicable speed limits and road conditions.

End of the advisory speed limit.

144. Start of a tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

Start of a tunnel.

English • Traffic sign H35 • Tunnel. Indicates a tunnel; its name may appear at the bottom of the sign, and its length is given on a model no. 2 supplementary plate.

Português • H35 • Túnel. Indicação da existência de um túnel, podendo o nome do túnel ser indicado na parte inferior do sinal cuja extensão é dada por painel adicional do modelo n.º 2.

145. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

End of the tunnel.

English • Traffic sign H41 • End of tunnel. Marks the end of the tunnel.

Português • H41 • Fim de túnel. Indicação de que terminou o túnel.

146. Road with two-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with two-way traffic. Traffic may travel in both directions, so vehicles travelling in the opposite direction may be encountered.

Road with two-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign H31d • Number and direction of lanes. Shows the number and direction of lanes; the diagram may be adapted to the actual layout in accordance with annexed table XVI.

Português • H31d • Número e sentido das vias de trânsito. Indicação do número e sentido das vias de trânsito, podendo o seu desenho ser ajustado à configuração existente de acordo com o quadro XVI, em anexo.

147. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign H7 • Pedestrian crossing. Marks the location of a pedestrian crossing.

Português • H7 • Passagem para peões. Indicação da localização de uma passagem para peões.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 34.º • H7
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • H7 • página 19

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148. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign B6 • Priority at a narrow section. Drivers have priority over vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Português • B6 • Prioridade nos estreitamentos da faixa de rodagem. Indicação de que o condutor tem prioridade de passagem sobre os veículos que transitam em sentido contrário.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fer1997 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Diariodarepublica.pt • Regulamento de Sinalização do Trânsito • artigo 21.º • B6
🔗 Ansr.pt • Republicação oficial retificada • B6 • página 12

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149. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign H4 • Dead-end road. Indicates that the public road has no exit for vehicles.

Português • H4 • Via pública sem saída. Indicação de que a via pública não tem saída para veículos.

150. Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.