RoadworksPeru

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Peru. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Peru

1. Roadworks

Roadworks are construction, maintenance, repair or inspection activities carried out on or beside a road. They may temporarily change the road layout, lane widths, speed limits, priority, permitted directions and facilities for pedestrians or cyclists.

Drivers must follow the temporary signs, traffic lights, barriers, road markings and instructions from authorised personnel. They should reduce speed, increase their following distance and remain prepared for narrow lanes, stopped traffic, workers, machinery and sudden changes in the route.

What should you watch for when approaching roadworks in Peru?

Look for temporary warnings, cones, barriers, narrow lanes and construction vehicles. Road layouts can change temporarily, including lane shifts, traffic-light control and short one-way sections. Expect workers and slow or stationary traffic near the worksite.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • DS 011-2026-MTC — traffic-control precedence, height restrictions and replacement parking prohibitions; operative and commencement text

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Peru?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • DS 011-2026-MTC — traffic-control precedence, height restrictions and replacement parking prohibitions; operative and commencement text

What if only one lane remains open through roadworks in Peru?

Follow the temporary signals, stop/go instructions, lane arrows and priority signs. Do not enter an opposing traffic lane until permitted, and give vulnerable road users and road workers extra room.

🔗 sat.gob.pe • Peru National Traffic Regulations — Articles 33–38, 82–90, 160–167 and 176–215, actual controls, safe speed, priority and parking

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC — Manual de Dispositivos de Control de Tránsito Automotor, approved by RD 26-2024-MTC/18, relevant signs and chapters

🔗 cdn.www.gob.pe • DS 011-2026-MTC — traffic-control precedence, height restrictions and replacement parking prohibitions; operative and commencement text

Warning for roadworks.

English • Traffic sign P-47 · historical • Roadworks. Reduce speed and watch for workers and equipment. Historical design identified in the manual approved by R.M. No. 210-2000-MTC/15.02. This drawing is explained without presenting it as the current 2024 design.

Español • P-47 · histórico • Obras en la vía. Advierte la proximidad de obras en ejecución en la vía. Reduce la velocidad y presta atención a las personas y equipos de trabajo. Diseño histórico identificado en el manual aprobado por R.M. N.º 210-2000-MTC/15.02. Se explica este dibujo, sin presentarlo como el diseño vigente de 2024.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • MTC: manual histórico, página PDF 93
🔗 Sutran.gob.pe • Manual histórico: dibujo de referencia, página PDF 101

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