Information signsUruguay

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

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.

Which signs provide information in Uruguay?

Information signs identify routes, destinations, services and other geographical information.

🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Articles 14–19 and 34–36, 41: circulation, speed, priority and obedience to actual controls

🔗 montevideo.gub.uy • Montevideo — official safe-driving guide, signs and navigation explanations; historical explanatory guide, current duties checked against Law 18191

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

English • Traffic sign I-10a • Direction of travel. A white arrow on black shows the road's direction of travel.

Español • I-10a • Sentido de circulación. Informa el sentido de circulación de la vía mediante una flecha blanca sobre fondo negro.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 108
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 55

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2023-06-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Source revision 2023-06-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Parking allowed

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-12 • Parking. Marks a parking place; the arrow shows its direction.

Español • I-12 • Estacionamiento. Indica la ubicación de un lugar destinado al estacionamiento; la flecha señala su dirección.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 109
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 56

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • I-12, PDF page 109. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.