Pedestrian warningUruguay

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2. Pedestrian warning

A pedestrian warning is a traffic warning indicating that pedestrians may be crossing or entering the roadway ahead. It is commonly used near pedestrian crossings or other locations where drivers need advance notice of frequent pedestrian activity.

Drivers approaching a pedestrian warning should reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to stop. The design of the warning sign and the priority rules at the crossing vary between countries.

Pedestrian warning
Road access to Carrasco International Airport. (Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones, Uruguay)
Wikimedia.org • Andrés Franchi Ugart • CC BY-SA
How should I react to a pedestrian warning in Uruguay?

Reduce speed, look along both sides of the road and be ready to stop. The warning identifies a pedestrian hazard ahead; children, people with limited mobility or others may enter the road unexpectedly.

🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Law 18191 Articles 15, 17(7), 22 and 34–35; rural reductions in amended 13.2

🔗 impo.com.uy • Decree 173/2013 Article 2 — operative replacement of Regulation 13.2, rural 90/80 and 60/40/20 km/h reductions

Does a pedestrian warning in Uruguay identify the crossing itself?

Not necessarily. An advance warning alerts you to danger ahead. The actual crossing is identified by its own signs, markings or signals. Apply the crossing rules when you reach it, and follow any supplementary distance information.

🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Law 18191 Articles 15, 17(7), 22 and 34–35; rural reductions in amended 13.2

🔗 impo.com.uy • Decree 173/2013 Article 2 — operative replacement of Regulation 13.2, rural 90/80 and 60/40/20 km/h reductions

What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Uruguay?

Under national law, pedestrians have priority at properly marked crossings and at the specified junction crossings. Drivers must exercise extra caution on approach and must not endanger people crossing.

🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Law 18191 Articles 15, 17(7), 22 and 34–35; rural reductions in amended 13.2

🔗 impo.com.uy • Decree 173/2013 Article 2 — operative replacement of Regulation 13.2, rural 90/80 and 60/40/20 km/h reductions

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