Traffic signsUruguay
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 Uruguay?
The government guide distinguishes regulatory, warning and information signs. Apply the actual instruction rather than assuming every sign gives advice.
Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Uruguay?
Yes. Obey an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit. In addition, on rural roads outside urban and suburban areas, zones marked gente en obra have a statutory 20 km/h maximum unless another maximum is signed. Other danger warnings without a numerical maximum trigger the rural 60 km/h reduction. Drive more slowly where the worksite conditions require it and follow authorised traffic directions.
51. Cars prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-10 • No motor vehicles. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the signed section.
Español • R-10 • No vehículos automotores. Prohíbe el tránsito de vehículos automotores en el tramo señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 87
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 23
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
52. Trucks prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-9 • No lorries. Lorries are prohibited on the signed section.
Español • R-9 • No camiones. Prohíbe el tránsito de camiones en el tramo señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 23
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
53. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign R-16 • Maximum width: 1.8 m. Vehicles wider than 1.8 m overall must not pass.
Español • R-16 • Ancho máximo: 1,8 m. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuyo ancho total supere 1,8 metros.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 88
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 25
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Source revision 2025-07-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
54. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign R-15 • Maximum height: 3 m. Vehicles exceeding 3 m overall height including the load must not pass.
Español • R-15 • Altura máxima: 3 m. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuya altura total, incluida la carga, supere 3 metros.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 87
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 25
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-15, PDF page 87. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
55. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-14 • Maximum mass: 10 t. Vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes total mass must not pass.
Español • R-14 • Peso máximo: 10 t. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuyo peso total supere 10 toneladas.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 87
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 25
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-14, PDF page 87. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
56. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign R-17 • Maximum axle load: 2 t. Vehicles exceeding 2 tonnes on an axle must not pass.
Español • R-17 • Peso máximo por eje: 2 t. Prohíbe el paso de vehículos cuya carga sobre un eje supere 2 toneladas.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 88
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 25
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
57. Turning left prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-4a • No left turn. Turning left at the indicated location is prohibited.
Español • R-4a • No girar a la izquierda. Prohíbe efectuar un giro a la izquierda en el lugar señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 21
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-4a, PDF page 85. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
58. Turning right prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-4b • No right turn. Turning right at the indicated location is prohibited.
Español • R-4b • No girar a la derecha. Prohíbe efectuar un giro a la derecha en el lugar señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 21
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-4b, PDF page 85. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
59. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-5 • No U-turns. Turning around to travel in the opposite direction is prohibited.
Español • R-5 • No dar vuelta en U. Prohíbe efectuar un giro de retorno para circular en sentido contrario.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 21
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-5, PDF page 85. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
60. Driving straight ahead prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is prohibited. Traffic may not continue straight ahead where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign R-3 • Prohibited direction. Continuing in the arrow's direction is prohibited.
Español • R-3 • Dirección prohibida. Prohíbe continuar en la dirección señalada por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 21
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-3, PDF page 85. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
61. Overtaking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-7 • No overtaking. Prohibits overtaking motor vehicles on the indicated section. The standard excludes motorcycles and mopeds from this specific prohibition.
Español • R-7 • No adelantar. Prohíbe adelantar vehículos automotores en el tramo señalado. La norma excluye motocicletas y ciclomotores de esta prohibición específica.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 22
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
62. Start of a speed limit
This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign R-19 • Maximum speed: 60 km/h. Do not exceed 60 km/h. Reduce speed further when conditions require.
Español • R-19 • Velocidad máxima: 60 km/h. No superes los 60 kilómetros por hora. Reduce más la velocidad cuando las condiciones lo exijan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 88
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 26
🔗 Gub.uy • UNASEV, Guía nacional de conducción, PDF p. 125
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-19, PDF page 88. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
Exact 60 km/h illustration also reviewed against Gub.uy • UNASEV Guía nacional de conducción, PDF page 125.
63. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)
This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.
English • Traffic sign R-21 • Customs or checkpoint. Stop at the indicated customs, inspection or other checkpoint before continuing.
Español • R-21 • Aduana o puesto de control. Exige detenerse en el puesto de aduana, fiscalización u otro control señalado antes de continuar.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 88
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 26
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-21, PDF page 88. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
64. Parking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.
English • Traffic sign R-6a • No parking. Parking is prohibited at the indicated location or section.
Español • R-6a • Prohibido estacionar. Prohíbe estacionar en el lugar o tramo indicado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 22
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-6a, PDF page 86. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
65. Parking and stopping prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.
English • Traffic sign R-6c • No parking or stopping. Parking and voluntary stopping are prohibited at the indicated location or section.
Español • R-6c • Prohibido estacionar y detenerse. Prohíbe tanto estacionar como detener voluntariamente el vehículo en el lugar o tramo indicado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 22
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-6c, PDF page 86. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
66. 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.
67. 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.
English • Traffic sign R-25b • Right turn only. Turn right as shown by the arrow.
Español • R-25b • Giro a la derecha solamente. Obliga a efectuar el giro a la derecha indicado por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 30
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de la República Argentina • Public domain • Original revision 2014-01-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de la República Argentina • Public domain • Source revision 2014-01-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
68. 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.
English • Traffic sign R-24b • Pass on the right. Pass to the right of the indicated obstacle or refuge.
Español • R-24b • Paso obligatorio por la derecha. Obliga a pasar por el lado derecho del obstáculo o refugio señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 29
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-24b, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
69. 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.
English • Traffic sign R-24a • Compulsory direction to the right. Follow the rightward arrow.
Español • R-24a • Sentido obligatorio a la derecha. Indica que la circulación debe seguir el sentido hacia la derecha señalado por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 29
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-24a, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
70. 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.
English • Traffic sign R-26 • Straight ahead. Continue straight ahead at the indicated location.
Español • R-26 • Siga de frente. Obliga a continuar de frente en el lugar señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 30
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-26, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
71. Road with two-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates the start of two-way traffic. From this point, traffic may travel in both directions on the road. Be prepared for oncoming vehicles.
English • Traffic sign R-28 • Two-way road ahead. A two-way section begins. Stay on your side of the carriageway.
Español • R-28 • Doble vía próxima. Indica que comienza un tramo con circulación en ambos sentidos. Mantente en tu lado de la calzada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 90
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 31
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-28, PDF page 90. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
72. 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.
73. Parking permitted
This traffic sign indicates that parking is permitted. Vehicles may park in the area covered by the sign, subject to any conditions shown on supplementary signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign R-6b • Regulated parking. Parking is permitted under the local conditions. Check supplementary hours and other information.
Español • R-6b • Estacionamiento reglamentado. Permite estacionar bajo las condiciones establecidas para ese lugar. Comprueba los horarios y otras indicaciones complementarias.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 22
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-6b, PDF page 86. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
74. 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.
75. 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.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.

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