Road signs in Brazil
All 287 road signs used in Brazil, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Brazil
These are the signs as they appear in Brazil, which uses its own sign system.
Priority signs
8 signs
Alto stopCode SR-6Drivers must come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Ceda el paso yieldCode SR-7Drivers must yield and give way to traffic on the priority road.
Priority bicycle routeCode SR-7C1Indicates a road or zone where bicycles have priority or a dedicated bicycle route begins.
Priority bus routeCode SR-7C2Indicates a road or zone where buses have priority or a dedicated bus route begins.
Priority truck routeCode SR-7C3Indicates a road or zone where trucks have priority or a designated truck route begins.
Yield ceda el pasoCode SR-7ADrivers must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.
Prohibition signs
55 signs
Max height 4 30mCode SR-15Vehicles exceeding 4.30 metres in height are prohibited from passing.
Max weight 10tCode SR-17Vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes gross weight are prohibited from entering.
Max width 5 50mCode SR-16Vehicles exceeding 5.50 metres in width are prohibited from passing.
Max width trucks 8 50mCode SR-38Trucks exceeding 8.50 metres in width are prohibited from passing.
No alcohol drugsCode SR-52Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
No animal drawn vehiclesCode SR-28Animal-drawn vehicles (horse carts) are prohibited from entering.
Mandatory signs
27 signs
Bus lane mandatoryCode SR-45AThis lane is reserved exclusively for buses.
Customs checkpointCode SR-8Drivers must stop ahead for a customs or official checkpoint inspection.
Headlights mandatoryCode SR-48Vehicle headlights must be switched on.
Mandatory cyclist keep rightCode SR-13A1Cyclists must keep to the right.
Mandatory diagonal leftCode SR-11B2Drivers must proceed diagonally to the left.
Mandatory diagonal rightCode SR-11B1Drivers must proceed diagonally to the right.
Information signs
184 signs
AirportCode SIS-1Indicates the presence of or direction to an airport.
Airport landingCode SIS-31Indicates an airport with arriving or landing aircraft, or the arrivals area.
Airport takeoffCode SIS-32Indicates an airport with departing or taking-off aircraft, or the departures area.
American footballCode SIT-66Indicates an American football stadium or field nearby.
Amusement parkCode SIT-59Indicates an amusement park or fairground nearby.
Aquarium fishCode SIT-11Indicates an aquarium or fishing area of tourist interest.
Direction signs
6 signs
Highway direction exit diagonal greenCode SID-15Alternate highway direction sign indicating an exit to a named destination with a diagonal arrow and route shield.
Highway direction exit down greenCode SID-15Highway direction sign indicating an exit to a named destination with a downward arrow, shown on a green background.
Highway direction multi destination blueCode SID-13Tourist highway direction sign indicating routes and destinations ahead and to the right, shown on a blue background with tourist attraction pictograms.
Highway direction multi destination greenCode SID-13Highway direction sign indicating routes and destinations ahead and to the right, shown on a green background with route shields.
Highway direction single destination blueCode SID-14Tourist highway direction sign indicating a single destination ahead, shown on a blue background with a tourist attraction pictogram.
Highway direction single destination greenCode SID-14Highway direction sign indicating a single destination ahead on a named route, shown on a green background with a route shield.
Additional panels
7 signs
Direction arrow leftCode SIST-D3Supplementary directional arrow panel pointing left.
Direction arrow rightCode SIST-D7Supplementary directional arrow panel pointing right.
Direction arrow upCode SIST-D5Supplementary directional arrow panel pointing straight ahead.
Direction arrow upper leftCode SIST-D4Supplementary directional arrow panel pointing upper-left (diagonal).
Direction arrow upper rightCode SIST-D6Supplementary directional arrow panel pointing upper-right (diagonal).
Distance panel 100mCode SIST-ASupplementary distance panel indicating 100 metres to the associated sign or feature.
Signs explained
What the main sign groups mean and what to do when you see one.
Warning signs
Alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. Usually triangular with red border.12 signs
Prohibitory signs
Indicate actions that are not permitted. Usually circular with red border.7 signs
Mandatory signs
Indicate required actions or directions. Usually circular with blue background.3 signs
Priority signs
Indicate who has right of way at intersections. Various shapes and colors.5 signs
Informational signs
Provide useful information about facilities, services, and locations.6 signs
Direction signs
Guide drivers to destinations, exits, and distances.3 signs
Special zone signs
Indicate special areas like school zones, pedestrian areas, and work zones.2 signsReady for your Brazil theory test?
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