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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

Warning for merging traffic from the right.

What should I know about priority signs in Chile?

RPI-1 means Ceda el Paso; RPI-2 means Pare. These are priority signs within regulatory signage.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 95–104, 116–143 and 144–155; applicable signs, circulation, priority and safe-speed duties

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

🔗 conaset.cl • CONASET — priority signs RPI-1 Ceda el Paso and RPI-2 Pare; indexed official entries

Must you always stop when giving way in Chile?

No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 95–104, 116–143 and 144–155; applicable signs, circulation, priority and safe-speed duties

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

🔗 conaset.cl • CONASET — priority signs RPI-1 Ceda el Paso and RPI-2 Pare; indexed official entries

1. Stop and give way

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 CONASET · annex 1 • Stop. Stop completely and give way to traffic on the other road. Proceed when safe.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Pare. Detén completamente el vehículo y cede el paso a quienes circulan por la otra vía. Reanuda la marcha cuando puedas hacerlo con seguridad.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 150
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: normas y explicación, página 84

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2023-06-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Pare., PDF page 150. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

2. Give way

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 CONASET · annex 1 • Give way. Reduce speed and give priority to vehicles on the other road; stop if necessary.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Ceda el paso. Reduce la velocidad y cede el paso a los vehículos de la otra vía; detente cuando sea necesario.

Sources

SVG source: Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2023-06-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates give way ahead. A give-way requirement applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to stop if necessary.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Give way ahead. Be prepared to reduce speed and give priority.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Proximidad de señal Ceda el paso. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Ceda el paso. Prepárate para reducir la velocidad y ceder la prioridad.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Proximidad de señal Ceda el paso., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

4. Stop and give way ahead

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 CONASET · annex 1 • Stop ahead. You must stop completely at the sign ahead.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Proximidad de señal Pare. Advierte que más adelante encontrarás una señal Pare y deberás detenerte completamente.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Proximidad de señal Pare., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

5. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

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 CONASET · annex 1 • Crossings, forks and merges — crossroads. Watch for crossing traffic and priority signs at the junction ahead.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: cruce. Advierte la proximidad de un cruce de vías. Presta atención al tránsito transversal y a la señalización de prioridad.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-01-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: cruce., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

6. Warning for a side road from the right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the right. A side road joins the road ahead from the right at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Crossings, forks and merges — side road on the right. Reduce speed and watch for joining traffic.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: vía lateral derecha. Advierte una vía lateral que se une por la derecha. Reduce la velocidad y observa el tránsito que pueda incorporarse.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-01-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: vía lateral derecha., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

7. Warning for merging traffic from the right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Crossings, forks and merges — merging road on the right. Watch for joining vehicles.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: convergencia derecha. Advierte una vía que converge por la derecha. Presta atención a los vehículos que puedan incorporarse.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-01-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Cruces, bifurcaciones y convergencias: convergencia derecha., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

8. 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 CONASET · annex 1 • Roundabout ahead. Give way to vehicles already circulating when joining.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Proximidad de rotonda. Advierte la proximidad de una rotonda. Al incorporarte, cede el paso a los vehículos que ya circulan por ella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 155
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: normas y explicación, página 84

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-02-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Proximidad de rotonda., PDF page 155. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.