Slippery roadPeru

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. Slippery road

A slippery road has reduced tyre grip and can make steering, braking and acceleration less effective. Roads may become slippery because of rain, ice, snow, mud, oil, loose material or other substances on the surface. Drivers should reduce speed, increase their following distance and avoid sudden steering, braking or acceleration. Extra caution is needed in bends, on bridges and wherever the road surface changes unexpectedly.

What can make roads slippery in Peru?

Rain, standing water, mud and loose material can reduce grip. Ice or other contamination can make it worse where present, and different parts of the road can have very different grip even when they look clear. Adapt speed and following distance to the actual surface and weather.

🔗 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

How should you drive on a slippery road in Peru?

Reduce speed early, increase the gap to the vehicle ahead and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Do not rely on the posted maximum as a safe target when grip is poor.

🔗 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

Does a slippery-road warning sign in Peru automatically impose a lower number?

The warning sign highlights a reduced-grip risk; it normally does not itself prescribe a new numerical speed limit. A separate speed-limit sign, temporary restriction or local condition may still apply. Travel below the legal maximum when necessary for safety.

🔗 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

Warning for a slippery road surface.

English • Traffic sign P-36 • Slippery surface. Avoid harsh braking, acceleration or steering changes.

Español • P-36 • Superficie deslizante. Advierte que el pavimento puede ser resbaladizo. Evita frenadas, aceleraciones y cambios de dirección bruscos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Cdn.www.gob.pe • MTC: Manual 2024, página PDF 104 (impresa 100)

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Cdn.www.gob.pe • official published diagram P-36.

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Source revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.