Location markerUruguay

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10. Location marker

A location marker is a roadside reference showing a measured position along a road. It normally identifies a kilometre, mile or smaller interval measured from an established starting point on that route.

Kilometre and hectometre markers help road users, emergency services, road authorities and maintenance crews identify an exact section of road. They do not impose a speed limit, priority rule or access restriction.

Location marker
Kilometre 236.5 of national route 9. (Rocha, Uruguay)
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What does a roadside location marker tell you in Uruguay?

MTOP’s sign manual describes kilometre posts showing the official position along the route, marked with K and the kilometre number. This is a route reference, not automatically the distance to your destination.

🔗 gub.uy • Uruguay MTOP, Vertical Sign Standard (December 1999), currently linked official publication

How can a location marker help in an emergency in Uruguay?

If you can see a marker safely, give the emergency operator the route number or road name, travel direction and marker reading. Additional landmarks, exits and GPS position can help. Do not leave a safe place or enter traffic to read a post.

🔗 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

Does a location marker set a speed limit or permit stopping in Uruguay?

No. A location marker is for orientation and road management; it does not itself set a speed limit, change priority or permit parking. Follow the actual traffic signs and stop only where the law and safety allow.

🔗 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

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