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Road signs in Chile

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Some Chilean road signs

Road signs in Chile are regulated in the Manual de Señalización de Tránsito, which is based on both the United States' MUTCD and the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, to which Chile is a signatory.[1] Therefore, road signs are compliant with international standards. Chile uses yellow diamonds for warning signs in common with most of the rest of the Americas. Speed limit signs are a red circle with a white background and the limitation in black, and are in kilometres per hour. There are also some signs unique to Chile. Chile also currently uses a mixture of both types of mandatory signs: European-style signs with white symbols on a blue background and a white border, and signs with black symbols on a white background and a red border.

Chile signed the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals on November 8, 1968 and ratified it on December 27, 1974, making it the only country in the Americas to ratify this convention.[2]

Chile drives on the right.

Formerly, Highway Gothic was the official typeface on Chile's road signs. New Chilean road signs use Ruta CL, a typeface designed for Chile's road signs.[3]

Regulatory signs

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Priority signs

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The priority section includes three signs: Give Way, Stop, and Stop for Children. The give way sign indicates to drivers that they must slow down and give way to vehicles on the approaching road, but that they do not need to stop if there is enough room to join or merge. The stop sign indicates to drivers that they must come to a complete stop before joining the approaching road, and is reserved for situations where a raised risk of an accident exists if drivers were not to fully stop before proceeding. The stop for children sign is used by crossing guards, and indicates to drivers that they must come to a complete stop and wait while children cross the road.

Prohibitory signs

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The prohibition section includes signs that are used to prohibit and limit certain vehicles from using the road or from making certain movements/actions. Prohibitions are indicated by a red circle with a 45 degree slash from left to right.

  • RPO-1 No entry
    RPO-1
    No entry
  • RPO-2a No left turn
    RPO-2a
    No left turn
  • RPO-2b No right turn
    RPO-2b
    No right turn
  • RPO-2c No U-turns
    RPO-2c
    No U-turns
  • RPO-3 No overtaking
    RPO-3
    No overtaking
  • RPO-4 No changing lanes
    RPO-4
    No changing lanes
  • RPO-5 No trucks
    RPO-5
    No trucks
  • RPO-6 No motor vehicles
    RPO-6
    No motor vehicles
  • RPO-7 No buses
    RPO-7
    No buses
  • RPO-8 No cycles
    RPO-8
    No cycles
  • RPO-9 No motorcycles
    RPO-9
    No motorcycles
  • RPO-10 No tractors or other slow-moving vehicles
    RPO-10
    No tractors or other slow-moving vehicles
  • RPO-11 No horse-drawn vehicles
    RPO-11
    No horse-drawn vehicles
  • RPO-12 No hand-carts
    RPO-12
    No hand-carts
  • RPO-13 No parking
    RPO-13
    No parking
  • RPO-14 Disabled parking only
    RPO-14
    Disabled parking only
  • RPO-15 No stopping
    RPO-15
    No stopping
  • RPO-16 No pedestrians
    RPO-16
    No pedestrians
  • RPO-17 No stopping on the checkered pavement (see: box junction)
    RPO-17
    No stopping on the checkered pavement (see: box junction)
  • RPO-18 No honking
    RPO-18
    No honking

Restriction signs

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The restriction section includes signs that are used to limit the use of the road based on certain characteristics of the road itself, such as limited height. This section also includes the "end of prohibition or restriction" sign which marks the end of any prohibitions and restrictions of the road.

  • RR-1 Maximum speed limit (50 km/h)
    RR-1
    Maximum speed limit (50 km/h)
  • RR-2 Minimum speed limit (40 km/h)
    RR-2
    Minimum speed limit (40 km/h)
  • RR-3 Two-way traffic
    RR-3
    Two-way traffic
  • RR-4 Weight restriction (10 tonnes (11 short tons))
    RR-4
    Weight restriction (10 tonnes (11 short tons))
  • RR-5 Weight restriction (2 tonnes per axle)
    RR-5
    Weight restriction (2 tonnes per axle)
  • RR-6 Height restriction (4.2 metres (14 ft))
    RR-6
    Height restriction (4.2 metres (14 ft))
  • RR-7 Width restriction (2.4 metres (7.9 ft))
    RR-7
    Width restriction (2.4 metres (7.9 ft))
  • RR-8 Length restriction (no vehicles over 10 metres (33 ft) long)
    RR-8
    Length restriction (no vehicles over 10 metres (33 ft) long)
  • RR-9 End prohibition or restriction (in this case, the overtaking prohibition has ended)
    RR-9
    End prohibition or restriction (in this case, the overtaking prohibition has ended)
  • RR-10 Electronically tagged vehicles only
    RR-10
    Electronically tagged vehicles only

Mandatory signs

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The obligation section includes signs directing road users to directions and actions they must take or obey. This includes marking one-way streets, mandatory turns and lane control.

  • RO-1aL One-way street (leftwards)
    RO-1aL
    One-way street (leftwards)
  • RO-1aR One-way street (rightwards)
    RO-1aR
    One-way street (rightwards)
  • RO-1b Two-way street
    RO-1b
    Two-way street
  • RO-1c Pedestrian zone
    RO-1c
    Pedestrian zone
  • RO-2a Keep right
    RO-2a
    Keep right
  • RO-2b Heavy vehicles keep right
    RO-2b
    Heavy vehicles keep right
  • RO-3a Turn left only
    RO-3a
    Turn left only
  • RO-3b Turn right only
    RO-3b
    Turn right only
  • RO-3c Go straight ahead only
    RO-3c
    Go straight ahead only
  • RO-4 Give preference to oncoming traffic
    RO-4
    Give preference to oncoming traffic
  • RO-4 Give preference to uphill traffic
    RO-4
    Give preference to uphill traffic
  • RO-5L Pedestrians walk on your left
    RO-5L
    Pedestrians walk on your left
  • RO-6a Pass on the right
    RO-6a
    Pass on the right
  • RO-6b Pass on the left
    RO-6b
    Pass on the left
  • RO-6c Pass on either side
    RO-6c
    Pass on either side
  • RO-6d Mini-roundabout
    RO-6d
    Mini-roundabout
  • RO-7a Customs checkpoint
    RO-7a
    Customs checkpoint
  • RO-7b Police checkpoint
    RO-7b
    Police checkpoint
  • RO-8 Snow chains mandatory
    RO-8
    Snow chains mandatory
  • RO-9 Low-beam headlights required
    RO-9
    Low-beam headlights required
  • RO-10 Motorcycles only
    RO-10
    Motorcycles only
  • RO-11a Pedestrians and cyclists keep your side on path
    RO-11a
    Pedestrians and cyclists keep your side on path
  • RO-11b Pedestrians and cyclists keep your side on path
    RO-11b
    Pedestrians and cyclists keep your side on path
  • RO-12a Buses only in right lane
    RO-12a
    Buses only in right lane
  • RO-12b Buses only in left lane
    RO-12b
    Buses only in left lane

Permission signs

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The authorization section includes signs informing road users of actions that are allowed.

  • RA-1a Right turn on red light permitted with caution
    RA-1a
    Right turn on red light permitted with caution
  • RA-1b Left turn on red light permitted with caution
    RA-1b
    Left turn on red light permitted with caution
  • RA-2 Reserved parking
    RA-2
    Reserved parking

Warning signs

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Warning signs in Chile are diamond-shaped much like in the US and Canada.

Environment signs

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  • PG-1a Gentle curve to the right
    PG-1a
    Gentle curve to the right
  • PG-1b Gentle curve to the left
    PG-1b
    Gentle curve to the left
  • PG-2a Sharp curve to right
    PG-2a
    Sharp curve to right
  • PG-2b Sharp curve to left
    PG-2b
    Sharp curve to left
  • PG-3a Winding road first curve to right
    PG-3a
    Winding road first curve to right
  • PG-3b Winding road, first curve to left
    PG-3b
    Winding road, first curve to left
  • PG-4a Double gentle curve to the right
    PG-4a
    Double gentle curve to the right
  • PG-4b Double gentle curve to the left
    PG-4b
    Double gentle curve to the left
  • PG-5a Double sharp curve to the right
    PG-5a
    Double sharp curve to the right
  • PG-5b Double sharp curve to the left
    PG-5b
    Double sharp curve to the left
  • PG-6a Hairpin curve to right
    PG-6a
    Hairpin curve to right
  • PG-6b Hairpin curve to left
    PG-6b
    Hairpin curve to left
  • PG-7a Steep descent
    PG-7a
    Steep descent
  • PG-7b Steep descent (trucks)
    PG-7b
    Steep descent (trucks)
  • PG-7c Steep ascent
    PG-7c
    Steep ascent
  • PG-7d Steep ascent (trucks)
    PG-7d
    Steep ascent (trucks)
  • PG-8a Speed bumps ahead
    PG-8a
    Speed bumps ahead
  • PG-8b Speed bump (position)
    PG-8b
    Speed bump (position)
  • PG-9 Uneven road
    PG-9
    Uneven road
  • PG-10 Dip
    PG-10
    Dip

Other environment signs

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  • PF-1a Road narrows ahead on both sides
    PF-1a
    Road narrows ahead on both sides
  • PF-1b Road narrows ahead on right side
    PF-1b
    Road narrows ahead on right side
  • PF-1c Road narrows ahead on left side
    PF-1c
    Road narrows ahead on left side
  • PF-2 Narrow bridge
    PF-2
    Narrow bridge
  • PF-3a Road widens ahead on both sides
    PF-3a
    Road widens ahead on both sides
  • PF-3b Road widens ahead on right side
    PF-3b
    Road widens ahead on right side
  • PF-3c Road widens ahead on left side
    PF-3c
    Road widens ahead on left side
  • PF-4 Weight restriction ahead (10 tonnes (11 short tons))
    PF-4
    Weight restriction ahead (10 tonnes (11 short tons))
  • PF-5 Height restriction ahead (4.2 metres (14 ft))
    PF-5
    Height restriction ahead (4.2 metres (14 ft))
  • PF-6 Width restriction ahead (2.4 metres (7.9 ft))
    PF-6
    Width restriction ahead (2.4 metres (7.9 ft))
  • PF-7 Length restriction ahead (vehicles over 10 metres (33 ft) long)
    PF-7
    Length restriction ahead (vehicles over 10 metres (33 ft) long)

Intersection signs

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  • PI-1a Railway crossing ahead without gates or barriers
    PI-1a
    Railway crossing ahead without gates or barriers
  • PI-1b Railway crossing ahead with gates or barriers
    PI-1b
    Railway crossing ahead with gates or barriers
  • PI-2a Railway crossing
    PI-2a
    Railway crossing
  • PI-2b Railway crossing with multiple tracks
    PI-2b
    Railway crossing with multiple tracks
  • PI-3 Roundabout ahead
    PI-3
    Roundabout ahead
  • PI-4a Crossroads ahead
    PI-4a
    Crossroads ahead
  • PI-4b T-junction ahead
    PI-4b
    T-junction ahead
  • PI-4c Y-junction ahead
    PI-4c
    Y-junction ahead
  • PI-4dL Minor road ahead on left
    PI-4dL
    Minor road ahead on left
  • PI-4dR Minor road ahead on right
    PI-4dR
    Minor road ahead on right
  • PI-4eLR Staggered crossroads, first to the left
    PI-4eLR
    Staggered crossroads, first to the left
  • PI-4eRL Staggered crossroads, first to the right
    PI-4eRL
    Staggered crossroads, first to the right
  • PI-4fL Traffic merging on the left
    PI-4fL
    Traffic merging on the left
  • PI-4fR Traffic merging on the right
    PI-4fR
    Traffic merging on the right

Other signs

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  • PO-1 Two-way traffic ahead
    PO-1
    Two-way traffic ahead
  • PO-2 Watch for cyclists
    PO-2
    Watch for cyclists
  • PO-3 Watch for farm vehicles crossing
    PO-3
    Watch for farm vehicles crossing
  • PO-4 Watch for horse-drawn vehicles crossing
    PO-4
    Watch for horse-drawn vehicles crossing
  • PO-5 Cattle area
    PO-5
    Cattle area
  • PO-6 Deer area
    PO-6
    Deer area
  • PO-7 Pedestrians
    PO-7
    Pedestrians
  • PO-8 Pedestrian crossing ahead
    PO-8
    Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • PO-9 Children
    PO-9
    Children
  • PO-10 Playground
    PO-10
    Playground
  • PO-11 Traffic lights ahead
    PO-11
    Traffic lights ahead
  • PO-12 Give way sign ahead
    PO-12
    Give way sign ahead
  • PO-13 Stop sign ahead
    PO-13
    Stop sign ahead
  • PO-14 Cyclist crossing ahead
    PO-14
    Cyclist crossing ahead

Special signs

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  • PE-1 Watch for falling rocks
    PE-1
    Watch for falling rocks
  • PE-2 Slippery road
    PE-2
    Slippery road
  • PE-3 Loose gravel
    PE-3
    Loose gravel
  • PE-4 Danger of electrical overhead wires
    PE-4
    Danger of electrical overhead wires
  • PE-5 Tunnel
    PE-5
    Tunnel
  • PE-6 Unprotected waterfront or quayside
    PE-6
    Unprotected waterfront or quayside
  • PE-7 Airport or airfield nearby
    PE-7
    Airport or airfield nearby
  • PE-8 Dangerous wind gusts
    PE-8
    Dangerous wind gusts
  • PE-9 Edge drop
    PE-9
    Edge drop
  • PE-10 Avalanche zone
    PE-10
    Avalanche zone
  • PE-12 Danger
    PE-12
    Danger

Temporary signs

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  • PT-1 Road workers ahead
    PT-1
    Road workers ahead
  • PT-2 End of road workers
    PT-2
    End of road workers
  • PT-3 Traffic flagger ahead
    PT-3
    Traffic flagger ahead
  • PT-4 Watch for construction vehicles
    PT-4
    Watch for construction vehicles

Informative Signs

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  • IP-1 Alternative route
    IP-1
    Alternative route
  • ID-1a Exit (Type A)
    ID-1a
    Exit (Type A)
  • ID-1b Exit (Type B)
    ID-1b
    Exit (Type B)
  • ID-1 Countdown beacon to next exit (100 meters away)
    ID-1
    Countdown beacon to next exit (100 meters away)
  • ID-1 Countdown beacon to next exit (200 meters away)
    ID-1
    Countdown beacon to next exit (200 meters away)
  • ID-1 Countdown beacon to next exit (300 meters away)
    ID-1
    Countdown beacon to next exit (300 meters away)
  • IS-1a First aid (Type A)
    IS-1a
    First aid (Type A)
  • IS-1b First aid (Type B)
    IS-1b
    First aid (Type B)
  • IS-2a Information (Type A)
    IS-2a
    Information (Type A)
  • IS-2b Information (Type B)
    IS-2b
    Information (Type B)
  • IS-3a Telephone (Type A)
    IS-3a
    Telephone (Type A)
  • IS-3b Telephone (Type B)
    IS-3b
    Telephone (Type B)
  • IS-4a Petrol (Type A)
    IS-4a
    Petrol (Type A)
  • IS-4b Petrol (Type B)
    IS-4b
    Petrol (Type B)
  • IS-5a Post office (Type A)
    IS-5a
    Post office (Type A)
  • IS-5b Post office (Type B)
    IS-5b
    Post office (Type B)
  • IAA-1 Begin of motorway
    IAA-1
    Begin of motorway
  • IAA-2 End of motorway
    IAA-2
    End of motorway
  • IAA-3 Exit
    IAA-3
    Exit
  • IAA-4 Exit ahead
    IAA-4
    Exit ahead
  • IAA-5 Return route
    IAA-5
    Return route
  • IAA-6 Parking ahead for 2 km
    IAA-6
    Parking ahead for 2 km
  • IAA-7 Emergency telephone
    IAA-7
    Emergency telephone

See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Road signs in Chile.
  1. ^ "MANUAL DE SEÑALIZACIÓN DE TRÁNSITO" (PDF). www.mtt.gob.cl (in Spanish). 2020.
  2. ^ "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Manual de Señalización de Tránsito - Conaset". Conaset (in Spanish).
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