Road signs in Ecuador

Road signs in Ecuador are regulated in Manual Básico de Señalización Vial[1][2][3] and Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano.

Señalización vial, which is based on the United States' Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) originally developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Regulatory signs inform road users of the priorities in their use, as well as the existing prohibitions, restrictions, obligations and authorizations, the failure of which constitutes a traffic violation.

Most regulatory signs are rectangular in shape with the major axis vertical and have a border, legend and/or black symbols on a white background.

It prohibits the continuation of the direct movement of the approaching vehicular or pedestrian flow, beyond the place where it is installed.

A warning sign should generally be placed on the right side of the roadway and arranged to convey its message in the most efficient manner, without lateral obstruction or restricted sight distance.

Obstacles and special situations signs warn the driver of the existence of future limitations on the width, height, length and weight of the roadway.

School zone signs warn and inform road users of the approach to an educational center and the priorities in the use of the same, as well as the existing prohibitions, restrictions, obligations and authorizations, the non-compliance of which is considered a violation of traffic laws and regulations.