ParkingUruguay
Traffic rules
Uruguay
1. Parking
Parking means leaving a vehicle stationary at a place for a period of time rather than stopping only briefly because of traffic conditions or another immediate necessity. Many countries distinguish parking from a short stop made to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods, although the exact legal definition varies.
Parking may be permitted, restricted, reserved, time-limited or prohibited by traffic signs, road markings, parking zones and local regulations. Drivers must park without creating a danger or unnecessary obstruction and must comply with any conditions concerning payment, permits, vehicle categories or maximum parking duration.
How close to the kerb should you park in an urban area in Uruguay?
Park parallel, facing traffic flow, no more than 30 centimetres from the kerb or paved edge.
🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay IMPO, Road Traffic and Safety Act 18,191
What must you do when parking on a steep road in Uruguay?
Keep the vehicle completely immobilised with its brakes or other suitable devices.
Can you park in a traffic lane outside Uruguay’s urban areas if a shoulder exists?
No. Where there is a shoulder, Article 19 prohibits stopping or parking in the running lane.
When does a Montevideo parking purchase made by phone become valid?
From the purchase confirmation received by text or voice. Check that confirmation rather than assuming a sent request completed payment.
🔗 montevideo.gub.uy • City of Montevideo, paying for regulated parking
