Road signs in Mexico

Road signs in Mexico are regulated by Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes's Directorate-General for Roads (Dirección General de Carreteras), and uniformized under a NOM standard and the Manual de Señalización y Dispositivos para el Control del Tránsito en Calles y Carreteras,[1] which serves as a similar role to the MUTCD developed by the Federal Highway Administration in the United States. The signs share many similarities with those used in the United States, Canada. Like Canada but unlike the United States, Mexico has a heavier reliance on symbols than text legends.[2]

Prior to the introduction of the 2023 Manual of Signage and Traffic Control Devices, signage designs were spread across several standards and technical manuals, such as the Manual de Señalamiento Turístico y de Servicios[3] and the Manual de Calles;[4] in addition, several states had their own, slightly diverging local standards for signs.[note 1]

Signs compliant with the 2023 manual use a bespoke typeface, simply called México, which is a slightly updated version of the 2016 Mexico City "Calles" typeface by Sergio Núñez.[5] Previous standards used characters based on Highway Gothic and Univers.[3]

This country drives to the right.

Vertical signage

Regulatory signs

  • SR-6: Stop
  • SR-7: Yield
  • SR-7B: Priority road
  • SR-7C1: Cycle-priority road
  • SR-7C2: Bus-priority road
  • SR-7C3: Truck-priority road
  • SR-8: Customs
  • SR-9: Speed limit
  • SR-10: Right turn on red permitted
  • SR-11A1: Go right
  • SR-11A2: Go left
  • SR-11A3: Go straight
  • SR-11B1: Keep right
  • SR-11B3: Pass either side
  • SR-11C: Median begins
  • SR-12: Left turn only
  • SR-12: Right turn only
  • SR-13A1: Non-motor vehicles keep right
  • SR-13A2: Trucks keep right
  • SR-13A3: Keep right except to pass
  • SR-14: Two-way traffic
  • SR-15: Height limit
  • SR-16: Width limit
  • SR-17: Weight limit
  • SR-18A2: Overtaking prohibited
  • SR-19A1: Passenger vehicles prohibited from stopping
  • SR-20: No stopping
  • SR-21: Parking permitted
  • SR-22: No parking
  • SR-23: Left turn prohibited
  • SR-23A: Right turn prohibited
  • SR-24: U-turn permitted
  • SR-25: U-turn prohibited
  • SR-26: No entry
  • SR-27: Pedal cycles, heavy vehicles and motorcycles prohibited
  • SR-28: Animal-drawn vehicles prohibited
  • SR-29: Agricultural vehicles prohibited
  • SR-30: Pedal cycles prohibited
  • SR-31: Pedestrians prohibited
  • SR-32A1: Handcarts prohibited
  • SR-32A2: Pedal cycles and motorcycles prohibited
  • SR-32A3: Public transport buses prohibited
  • SR-32A4: Trolleybuses prohibited
  • SR-32A5: Heavy vehicles prohibited
  • SR-22A6: Motorcycles prohibited
  • SR-32A7: Motor vehicles prohibited
  • SR-33: Use of audible signals prohibited
  • SR-34: Seat belt required
  • SR-35: No switching to left roadway
  • SR-35A: No switching to right roadway
  • SR-36: Vehicles without entry permit prohibited
  • SR-37: One way
  • SR-37A: Two way
  • SR-38: Allowed length
  • SR-39: Loading and unloading of goods prohibited
  • SR-40: 30 km/h zone
  • SR-41: Roundabout
  • SR-42: Pedestrians keep left
  • SR-43A: Dismount pedal cycle
  • SR-43B: Dismount recreational vehicle
  • SR-44A: Keep pets on leash
  • SR-44B: Pick up excrements
  • SR-45A: Public transport way
  • SR-45B: Public transport way (trolleybus)
  • SR-45C: Public transport way (shared)
  • SR-45D: Public transport way (shared with cargo)
  • SR-46: Emergency vehicles only
  • SR-47: Reversible lane
  • SR-48: Turn on headlights
  • SR-49: Passenger pickup and dropoff in exclusive lane
  • SR-50: Don't block the box
  • SR-51: Distractors prohibited
  • SR-52: Narcotics prohibited
  • SRP-6B
  • SR-A
  • SR-B
  • SR-C1
  • SR-C2
  • SR-D1
  • SR-D2
  • SR-E

Warning signs

  • SP-6
  • SP-6A
  • SP-7
  • SP-7A
  • SP-8
  • SP-8A
  • SP-9
  • SP-9A
  • SP-10
  • SP-10A
  • SP-11
  • SP-11A
  • SP-11B
  • SP-12
  • SP-12A
  • SP-12B
  • SP-13
  • SP-13A
  • SP-13B
  • SP-14
  • SP-14A
  • SP-15
  • SP-15A
  • SP-15B
  • SP-16
  • SP-17
  • SP-17A
  • SP-18
  • SP-18A
  • SP-19
  • SP-19A
  • SP-20
  • SP-20A
  • SP-21
  • SP-21A
  • SP-21B
  • SP-21C
  • SP-22
  • SP-23
  • SP-24
  • SP-25
  • SP-26
  • SP-27
  • SP-28A1
  • SP-28A2
  • SP-29A1
  • SP-29A2
  • SP-29B1
  • SP-29B2
  • SP-30
  • SP-31
  • SP-31A
  • SP-32
  • SP-32A
  • SP-33
  • SP-34
  • SP-35
  • SP-35A
  • SP-35B
  • SP-35C
  • SP-36
  • SP-37
  • SP-38
  • SP-38A
  • SP-38B
  • SP-38C
  • SP-39
  • SP-40
  • SP-41
  • SP-41A
  • SP-41B
  • SP-42
  • SP-43
  • SP-44
  • SP-45
  • SP-46
  • SP-46A
  • SP-47
  • SP-47A
  • SP-47B
  • SP-47C
  • SP-48
  • SP-49
  • SP-50
  • SP-51
  • SP-52A
  • SP-52B
  • SP-52C
  • SP-53
  • SP-54
  • SP-55A1
  • SP-55A2
  • SP-55B1
  • SP-55B2
  • SP-55C1
  • SP-55C2
  • SP-56
  • SP-57A
  • SP-57B
  • SP-57C
  • SP-57D
  • SP-58
  • SP-C
  • SP-C
  • SP-C
  • SPP-1: Men working
  • SPP-2: Pile materials on the way
  • SPP-3: Manual traffic control
  • SPP-32: Pedestrians
  • SIP-8: Detour

Tourism and services

Tourist signs

  • SIT-1: Aqueduct
  • SIT-2: Artisanries
  • SIT-3: Health spa
  • SIT-4: Cascade
  • SIT-5: Grotto
  • SIT-6: Lake
  • SIT-7: Colonial monument
  • SIT-8: Natural park
  • SIT-9: Beach
  • SIT-10: Archaeological zone
  • SIT-11: Aquarium
  • SIT-14: Thermal springs
  • SIT-16: Grill
  • SIT-17: Racing track
  • SIT-21: Baseball
  • SIT-23: Scuba diving
  • SIT-25: Hunting
  • SIT-26: Velodrome
  • SIT-28: Association football
  • SIT-29: Art gallery
  • SIT-30: Greyhound racing
  • SIT-32: Golf
  • SIT-34: Racecourse
  • SIT-35: Jai alai
  • SIT-37: Children's playground
  • SIT-38: Lienzo charro
  • SIT-39: Viewpoint
  • SIT-40: Alpinism
  • SIT-41: Museum
  • SIT-42: Cockfighting
  • SIT-43: Fishing
  • SIT-44: Hang gliding
  • SIT-45: Boat racing
  • SIT-46: Rowing
  • SIT-47: Lifeguard
  • SIT-48: Water skiing
  • SIT-52: Shooting sports
  • SIT-53: Bullfighting
  • SIT-54: Sailing
  • SIT-56: Zoo
  • SIT-57: Cenote
  • SIT-58: Dancing
  • SIT-59: Amusement rides
  • SIT-60: Urban forest
  • SIT-63: Athletics
  • SIT-64: Boxing
  • SIT-65: Equitation
  • SIT-66: American football
  • SIT-71: Stadium
  • SIT-72: Rock climbing

Service signs

  • SIS-1
  • SIS-2
  • SIS-3
  • SIS-4
  • SIS-5
  • SIS-6
  • SIS-7
  • SIS-8
  • SIS-8A
  • SIS-8B
  • SIS-8C
  • SIS-8D
  • SIS-8G
  • SIS-8H
  • SIS-9
  • SIS-10
  • SIS-11
  • SIS-12
  • SIS-13
  • SIS-14
  • SIS-15
  • SIS-16
  • SIS-16A
  • SIS-17
  • SIS-18
  • SIS-18A
  • SIS-19
  • SIS-19A
  • SIS-20
  • SIS-21
  • SIS-21A
  • SIS-22
  • SIS-23
  • SIS-24A
  • SIS-24B
  • SIS-24C
  • SIS-25
  • SIS-26
  • SIS-27
  • SIS-28
  • SIS-29A
  • SIS-29B
  • SIS-30
  • SIS-31
  • SIS-32
  • SIS-33
  • SIS-34
  • SIS-35
  • SIS-36
  • SIS-37
  • SIS-38
  • SIS-39
  • SIS-40
  • SIS-41
  • SIS-42
  • SIS-43
  • SIS-43A
  • SIS-43B
  • SIS-44
  • SIS-45
  • SIS-46
  • SIS-47
  • SIS-48
  • SIS-49
  • SIS-50
  • SIS-51
  • SIS-51A
  • SIS-51B
  • SIS-51C
  • SIS-52
  • SIS-53A
  • SIS-53B
  • SIS-53C
  • SIS-53D
  • SIS-53E
  • SIS-54
  • SIS-55
  • SIS-56
  • SIS-56A
  • SIS-57
  • SIS-57A
  • SIS-58
  • SIS-59
  • SIS-60
  • SIS-61A
  • SIS-61B
  • SIS-62
  • SIS-63
  • SIS-64
  • SIS-65
  • SIS-66
  • SIS-67
  • SIS-68
  • SIS-69
  • SIS-70
  • SIS-71
  • SIS-72
  • SIS-73
  • SIS-74
  • SIS-75
  • SIS-76
  • SIS-77
  • SIS-78
  • SIS-79
  • SIS-80
  • SIS-81
  • SIS-82
  • SIS-83
  • SIS-84
  • SIS-85
  • SIS-86
  • SIS-87
  • SIS-88
  • SIS-89
  • SIS-90
  • SIS-91
  • SIS-92
  • SIS-93
  • SIS Radio

Guide signs

  • Advance directional sign
  • SID-13: Advance directional sign with 3 destinations
  • SID-13: Advance directional sign
  • SID-15: Advance directional guide sign with arrow pointing down
  • SID-15: Advance directional guide sign with arrow pointing to the top right
  • SID-13: Advance directional sign with 3 destinations (blue)
  • SID-13: Advance directional sign with destination (blue)
  • SII-19A: Exit number

Other

  • SIR-1: Railroad crossing

Retired signs

These signs have been superseded in 2023 but can still be seen in many places, since the NOM-034-SCT2/SEDATU-2022 standard contemplates their replacement being gradual, as individual signs deteriorate.[6]

  • SIS-1: Airport
  • SIS-7: Litter container
  • SIS-8: Parking zone
  • SIS-10: Rail station
  • SIS-11: Gas station
  • SIS-13: Hotel
  • SIS-16: Car repair
  • SIS-17: Hospital
  • SIS-19: Bus stop
  • SIS-23: Restrooms
  • SIS-26: Payphone
  • SIT-3: Pool
  • SIT-7: Colonial monument
  • SIT-6: Lake
  • SIT-9: Beach
  • SP-6: Curve (left)
  • SP-6: Curve (right)
  • SP-7: Sharp curve (left)
  • SP-7: Sharp curve (right)
  • SP-8: Reverse curve (left)
  • SP-8: Reverse curve (right)
  • SP-9: Sharp reverse curve (left)
  • SP-9: Sharp reverse curve (right)
  • SP-10: Winding road (left)
  • SP-10: Winding road (right)
  • SP-16: Roundabout
  • SP-10A: Exit ahead (left)
  • SP-11: Crossroads
  • SP-19: Exit ahead (right)
  • SP-20: Symmetrical road narrows
  • SP-21: Asymmetrical road narrows
  • SP-30: Falling rocks
  • SP-31: Stop sign ahead
  • SP-31a: Yield sign ahead
  • SP-32: Pedestrians
  • SP-33: School crossing
  • SP-33a: School zone
  • SP-34: Domestic livestock
  • SP-35: Railroad crossing
  • SP-36: Tractors
  • SP-37: Traffic signals ahead
  • SP-38: Divided road begins
  • SP-38a: Fork
  • SP-38b: Divided road ends
  • SP-39: Cyclists
  • SP-40: Loose chippings
  • SP-41: Bump ahead
  • SP-42: Tunnel ahead
  • SP-43: Dangerous crosswinds
  • SPP-1: Men working
  • PP-2: Pile of materials on the way
  • SIP-8: Detour
  • SIR-1: Railroad crossing
  • SR-6: Stop
  • SR-7: Yield
  • SR-6: Stop (older version)
  • SR-8: Customs
  • SR-9: Speed limit
  • SR-10: Right turn on red
  • SR-12: Left turn only
  • SR-14: Two-way traffic
  • SR-16: Width limit
  • SR-17: Weight limit
  • SR-18A2: Overtaking prohibited
  • SR-19A1: Passenger vehicles prohibited from stopping
  • SR-23: Right turn prohibited
  • SR-24: Left turn prohibited
  • SR-27: Pedal cycles, heavy vehicles and motorcycles prohibited
  • SR-27A: Motorcycles prohibited
  • SR-28: Animal-drawn vehicles prohibited
  • SR-29: Agricultural vehicles prohibited
  • SR-30: Pedal cycles prohibited
  • SR-31: Pedestrians prohibited
  • SR-32: Heavy vehicles prohibited
  • SR-34: Seat belt required
  • SR-37: One way

Notes

  1. ^ Compare the Jalisco, Nuevo León and Mexico City signage manuals, for example: these two states diverge from the national standard in defining circular, instead of square, mandatory signs.

References

  1. ^ Secretariat of Agrarian, Land, and Urban Development and Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (2023). Manual de Señalización y Dispositivos para el Control del Tránsito en Calles y Carreteras [Manual of Signage and Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways] (PDF) (in Spanish).{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Road and Traffic Signs in Mexico - What You Need to Know". www.rhinocarhire.com. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  3. ^ a b Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (1992). Manual de Señalamiento Turístico y de Servicios [Tourist and Service Signage Manual] (PDF) (in Spanish).
  4. ^ Secretariat of Agrarian, Land, and Urban Development (2019). Manual de Calles. Diseño vial para ciudades mexicanas [Street Manual. Road Design for Mexican Cities] (PDF) (in Spanish).{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Calles CDMX". Tipografías a la medida MX. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-034-SCT2/SEDATU-2022, Señalización y dispositivos viales para calles y carreteras" [Official Mexican Standard NOM-034-SCT2/SEDATU-2022, Signage and Devices for Streets and Roads]. Diario Oficial de la Federación (in Spanish). 2023-09-19. La señalización existente, horizontal y vertical, así como los dispositivos viales que no se ajusten a las disposiciones indicadas en esta Norma, deben ser corregidos por la autoridad responsable de conservar la calle o carretera respectiva, o en el caso de que sea concesionada, por el concesionario correspondiente, durante los trabajos de conservación y reposición de la señalización [Existing horizontal and vertical signage, as well as road devices that do not comply with the provisions set forth in this Standard, must be corrected by the authority responsible for maintaining the respective street or highway, or in the case of a concession, by the corresponding concessionaire, during signage maintenance and replacement work.]
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