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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Uruguay

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1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • Traffic sign P-21b • Road narrows on the right. The right edge moves inward, reducing available width.

Español • P-21b • Estrechamiento por la derecha. Advierte que el borde derecho de la calzada se aproxima y disminuye el ancho disponible.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 97
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 42

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trucks.

Cars prohibited.

Parking prohibited for trucks.

✓ 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

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

Warning for heavy crosswind.

✓ Warning for falling rocks.

Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

English • Traffic sign P-26 • Falling rocks. Rocks and other material may fall onto the carriageway.

Español • P-26 • Desprendimientos. Advierte posibles desprendimientos de rocas y material sobre la calzada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 98
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 44

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.

Warning for a height restriction.

Warning for a weight restriction.

✓ Warning for a width restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

English • Traffic sign P-37 • Width limit: 3 m. Warns of a passage with clearance limited to 3 m. Check total vehicle width.

Español • P-37 • Ancho limitado: 3 m. Advierte un paso con ancho libre limitado a 3 metros. Comprueba el ancho total del vehículo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 100
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 48

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a dirt road.

✓ Warning for tractors.

Tractors prohibited.

Warning for a railway crossing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • Traffic sign P-30 • Agricultural machinery. Agricultural machinery may travel along or cross the road.

Español • P-30 • Maquinaria agrícola. Advierte la posible circulación o cruce de maquinaria agrícola.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 98
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 45

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a steep descent.

Warning for a steep ascent.

End of the tunnel.

Warning for falling rocks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

English • Traffic sign P-20a • Steep descent. Control speed and use a suitable gear. The standard requires a supplementary plate showing the affected length; the drawing omits it.

Español • P-20a • Pendiente descendente. Advierte una bajada pronunciada. Controla la velocidad y utiliza una marcha adecuada. La norma exige una placa complementaria con la longitud del tramo afectado. El dibujo mostrado no incluye esa placa.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 96
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 42

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

✓ Warning for a hairpin bend to the right.

This traffic sign warns of a hairpin bend to the right. The road ahead makes a very sharp turn, so reduce speed and be prepared to steer sharply to the right.

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.

✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Warning for a movable bridge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

English • Traffic sign P-14 • Traffic signals ahead. Warns of a signal-controlled junction. Be ready to obey the signals.

Español • P-14 • Proximidad de semáforo. Advierte una intersección regulada por semáforos. Prepárate para obedecer sus indicaciones.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 95
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 40
🔗 Gub.uy • UNASEV, Guía nacional de conducción, PDF p. 126

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Original: Vialidad Nacional - Ministerio de Transporte - Presidencia de la Nación Vectorization: Civitas13 • Public domain • Original revision 2020-01-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a roundabout.

✓ Stop and give way ahead.

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.

English • Traffic sign P-15 • Stop ahead. Prepare to stop. The standard requires a supplementary distance plate. The drawing shows only the main sign, so the distance cannot be determined.

Español • P-15 • Proximidad de señal Pare. Advierte que más adelante hay una señal Pare. Prepárate para detenerte. La norma exige una placa complementaria de distancia. El dibujo mostrado solo representa la señal principal y no permite conocer esa distancia.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 95
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 40

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
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Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • P-15, PDF page 95. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for mopeds.

Mandatory path for motorcycles.

Warning for mopeds.

✓ Motorcycles prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.

✓ Warning for cyclists.

Start of a zone for cyclists.

Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign P-29 • Cyclists. Cyclists may be on the road. Maintain a safe clearance.

Español • P-29 • Ciclistas. Advierte la posible presencia de ciclistas en la vía. Mantén una separación segura.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 98
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 45
🔗 Gub.uy • UNASEV, Guía nacional de conducción, PDF p. 127

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Parking allowed.

✓ 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
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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.

13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Warning for a traffic bump.

Start of a priority road.

Give way.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign P-6 • Crossroads. Warns of a four-arm junction. Reduce speed and check crossing traffic.

Español • P-6 • Cruce de caminos. Advierte una intersección de cuatro ramales. Reduce la velocidad y comprueba el tránsito transversal.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 93
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 38

14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.

Start of a built-up area.

Start of an advisory speed limit.

✓ 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
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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.

15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Start of a parking zone.

✓ 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
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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.

16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Give way.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

End of the priority road.

Give way to traffic from the right.

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign R-2 • Give way. Give priority to vehicles on the priority road; stop if necessary.

Español • R-2 • Ceda el paso. Cede el paso a los vehículos que circulan por la vía preferente; detente si es necesario.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 20

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
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Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-2, PDF page 85. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a low-emission zone.

Parking prohibited.

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

Prohibited access zone.

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.

18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

✓ 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
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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.

19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Warning for a road narrowing.

Vehicles higher 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

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.

Warning for a steep descent.

Warning for traffic jams.

✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign P-4b • Double bend, first to the right. Warns of two successive bends, first to the right.

Español • P-4b • Curva y contracurva a la derecha. Advierte dos curvas sucesivas, la primera hacia la derecha.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 93
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 37

21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

End of cycle highway.

✓ Warning for the end of a divided road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for the end of a divided road. The separation between opposing directions of traffic ends ahead, and oncoming traffic will no longer be divided by a central reservation. Reduce speed and adjust to the new road layout.

English • Traffic sign P-41b • Divided road ends. Physical separation between opposing traffic streams ends.

Español • P-41b • Fin de camino dividido. Advierte que termina la separación física entre los sentidos de circulación.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 100
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 49

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

Dip in the road.

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.

Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign P-17 • Rough road. Warns of repeated surface irregularities. Reduce speed.

Español • P-17 • Camino áspero. Advierte irregularidades repetidas en la superficie de la calzada. Reduce la velocidad.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 96
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 41

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Crossing for pedestrians.

Turning left and right prohibited.

✓ Warning for an obstacle, pass left or right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle where you have to pass left or right. It alerts drivers to a fixed obstacle in the roadway—such as a traffic island, bollard, or construction zone—where vehicles are permitted to pass on either side.

24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

Cars prohibited.

Warning 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.

25. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for crossing deer.

Warning for a soft verge.

Warning for tractors.

Prohibited access for animals.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

English • Traffic sign P-35 • Wild animals. Wild animals may be on the road.

Español • P-35 • Animales salvajes. Advierte la posible presencia de animales salvajes en la vía.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 99
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 47

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

Turning left prohibited.

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

Entry prohibited.

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
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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.

27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Access prohibited in both directions.

Parking prohibited.

✓ No entry.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign UNASEV · annex • Wrong way. Do not enter from this side because traffic travels in the opposite direction.

Español • UNASEV · anexo • Contramano. Prohíbe entrar desde este lado de la vía porque el sentido de circulación es contrario al de tu aproximación.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • UNASEV, Guía nacional de conducción, PDF p. 125

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

Entry prohibited.

Start of a motorway.

Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.

English • Traffic sign P-38 • Level crossing without barriers. Reduce speed, check both directions and do not cross if a train approaches.

Español • P-38 • Paso a nivel sin barreras. Advierte un cruce ferroviario sin barreras. Reduce la velocidad, comprueba ambas direcciones y no cruces si se aproxima un tren.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 100
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 48

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians.

Crossing for cyclists.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

✓ Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-12 · family • No bicycles. Bicycle traffic is prohibited on the signed section. The R-12 family is identified. The drawing includes a rider; the national catalogue shows a bicycle without a rider.

Español • R-12 · familia • No bicicletas. Prohíbe el tránsito de bicicletas en el tramo señalado. Identificación de la familia R-12. El dibujo mostrado incluye un ciclista; el catálogo nacional representa una bicicleta sin conductor.

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.

30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.

Warning for heavy crosswind.

Warning for traffic lights.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.

English • Traffic sign P-40 • Crossbuck. Marks a railway level crossing. Give way to trains and check that you can cross safely.

Español • P-40 • Cruz de San Andrés. Señala la ubicación de un cruce ferroviario a nivel. Cede el paso a los trenes y comprueba que puedes cruzar con seguridad.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 100
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 48

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2018-04-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • P-40, PDF page 100. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

31. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.

Parking allowed.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

Parking 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

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking permitted.

Pedestrians prohibited.

Mandatory underpass for pedestrians.

Trucks and buses prohibited.

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

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated 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

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

Cycle highway.

✓ Warning for a divided road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a divided road. The road ahead separates into carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, usually divided by a central reservation or traffic island. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.

English • Traffic sign P-41a • Divided road begins. Physical separation between opposing traffic streams begins.

Español • P-41a • Comienzo de camino dividido. Advierte el comienzo de una separación física entre los sentidos de circulación.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 100
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 48

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.

Start of a priority road.

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Stopping prohibited.

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

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Trucks and buses prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

✓ 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

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a narrowing.

Warning for a movable bridge.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.

English • Traffic sign P-22 • Narrow bridge. The bridge is narrower than the approach carriageway. Reduce speed before entering.

Español • P-22 • Puente angosto. Advierte un puente más estrecho que la calzada de acceso. Reduce la velocidad antes de entrar.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 97
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 43

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a dip in the road.

Entry prohibited.

Parking prohibited.

✓ Warning for roadworks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

English • Traffic sign P-24 · family • Workers ahead. Warns of works, people or equipment on the road. Reduce speed and follow work-zone signs. The yellow drawing matches P-24 in the national 1999 catalogue and driving guide. For work-zone warning signs, Series 302 introduced in 2026 requires an orange background; this drawing does not reproduce that current colour.

Español • P-24 · familia • Hombres trabajando. Advierte trabajos y presencia de personas o equipos en la vía. Reduce la velocidad y sigue la señalización de la obra. El dibujo amarillo corresponde al P-24 del catálogo nacional de 1999 y de la guía de conducción. Para la señalización preventiva de obras, la Serie 302 incorporada en 2026 establece fondo naranja; este dibujo no reproduce ese color vigente.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 97
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 44
🔗 Gub.uy • UNASEV, Guía nacional de conducción, PDF p. 127
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Serie 302, señalización preventiva de obras, PDF p. 9

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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.

✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

Motor vehicles prohibited.

Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

40. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

Turning right prohibited.

Turning left mandatory.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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.

41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Skaters prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

✓ Warning for a playground.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a playground. Children may be playing close to the road and may enter or cross it unexpectedly. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign P-33 • Children. Children may enter the carriageway. Reduce speed and take extra care.

Español • P-33 • Niños. Advierte un lugar donde pueden aparecer niños en la calzada. Reduce la velocidad y extrema la atención.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 99
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 46

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.

✓ Pedestrians prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign R-29 • No pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the signed section.

Español • R-29 • No peatones. Prohíbe el tránsito de peatones en el tramo señalado.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 90
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 31

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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.

Warning for a bad road surface.

✓ Warning for a speed bump.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.

English • Traffic sign P-18 • Road hump. Warns of a transverse rise in the carriageway. Reduce speed before crossing it.

Español • P-18 • Resalto. Advierte una elevación transversal de la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de pasar sobre ella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 96
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 41

44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians.

✓ Warning for children.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Children prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign P-32 • Schoolchildren. Warns of a school area and possible pupil crossings.

Español • P-32 • Escolares. Advierte la proximidad de una zona escolar y posibles cruces de escolares.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 99
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 46

45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

Warning for a speed bump.

✓ Warning for a dip in the road.

Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a dip in the road. A sudden depression in the road surface lies ahead and may affect vehicle stability or visibility. Reduce speed before reaching the dip and be prepared for water or other hazards that may collect in the lowered section.

English • Traffic sign P-19 • Depression. Warns of a transverse depression in the carriageway. Reduce speed before crossing it.

Español • P-19 • Depresión. Advierte una depresión transversal de la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de atravesarla.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 96
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 41

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Turning left mandatory.

✓ Warning for a roundabout.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.

English • Traffic sign P-12 • Roundabout. Warns of a junction with roundabout circulation.

Español • P-12 • Rotonda. Advierte la proximidad de una intersección con circulación en rotonda.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 95
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 39

47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

✓ Crossing for pedestrians.

Mandatory path 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.

48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.

✓ Stop and give way.

Stop and give way to cyclists.

Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign R-1 • Stop. Stop completely before entering the junction and give way before continuing.

Español • R-1 • Pare. Detén completamente el vehículo antes de entrar en la intersección y cede el paso antes de continuar.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 85
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 19

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.

English • Traffic sign P-21a • Road narrows. The carriageway narrows on both sides. Reduce speed and maintain a safe clearance.

Español • P-21a • Estrechamiento de calzada. Advierte que la calzada se estrecha por ambos lados. Reduce la velocidad y conserva una separación segura.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 97
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 42

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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for snow.

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • Traffic sign P-27 • Slippery surface. Avoid harsh braking or steering changes.

Español • P-27 • Pavimento resbaladizo. Advierte una superficie que puede resultar resbaladiza. Evita frenadas y cambios de dirección bruscos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 98
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 45

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