The signs in the «General indication signs» group belong to the VII. Vertical traffic signs block of the Spanish DGT theory. It is an information sign: rectangular or square, usually with a blue background.

On this page you have the complete catalogue of these signs with their image, official code and meaning, exactly as they may appear in the driving-licence theory exam.

The nomenclature and meaning of the general indication signs are as follows:
S-1b. Multi-lane road. Indicates the beginning of a multi-lane road and, therefore, the point from which special traffic rules apply on this type of road. This sign may indicate the branch of a junction leading to a multi-lane road.
S-1c. 2+1 road. Indicates the beginning of a 2+1 road, i.e., one consisting of three lanes and allowing traffic in both directions. The center lane is used to facilitate overtaking maneuvers and is alternately reserved for both directions of traffic. This sign may also indicate the branch of an intersection leading to a 2+1 road.
S-2b. End of multilane road. Indicates the end of a multilane road.
S-2c. End of 2+1 road. Indicates the end of a 2+1 road.
S‐14c. Pedestrian overpass with ramp. Indicates the location of a pedestrian overpass with a ramp.
S‐14d. Pedestrian underpass with ramp. Indicates the location of a pedestrian underpass with a ramp....
S-14e. Pedestrian overpass with rail or cycle ramp. Indicates the location of a pedestrian overpass equipped with a rail or cycle ramp.
S-14f. Pedestrian underpass with a rail or cycle ramp. Indicates the location of a pedestrian underpass equipped with a rail or cycle ramp.
S-17a. Required parking. Indicates a place where vehicle parking is authorized solely for a specific purpose (access to a pharmacy, hospital, etc.), the pictogram of which will be included on the sign, and for a specified period of time. The duration of this time will be indicated on an additional panel.
S‐26a. Exit approach sign (300 m). On a motorway or dual carriageway, this sign indicates that the next exit is located approximately 300 m ahead. If the exit were on the left, the diagonal would descend from left to right, and the sign would be on the left side of the road.
S‐26b. Exit approach sign (200 m). On a motorway or dual carriageway, this sign indicates that the next exit is located approximately 200 m ahead. If the exit were on the left, the diagonal would descend from left to right, and the sign would be on the left side of the road.
S-26c. Exit approach sign (100 m). On a motorway or dual carriageway, this sign indicates that the next exit is located approximately 100 m ahead. If the exit were on the left, the diagonal would descend from left to right, and the sign would be on the left side of the road.
S-30a. Pedestrian zone. Indicates an area reserved for pedestrian use, with exceptions established by the competent administration.
S-31a. End of pedestrian zone. Indicates the end of a zone reserved for pedestrian use, with exceptions established by the competent authority.
S‐34a. Tunnel layby with emergency telephone. Indicates the location of a place where a vehicle can be pulled over in a tunnel in case of emergency to clear passage and which has an emergency telephone number.
S-35. Cycle path. Indicates the existence of a path designated for bicycle use and prohibits other road users from using it.
S‐36. End of cycle lane. Indicates the end of a lane designated for cycle traffic.
S-37. Lane reserved for personal mobility vehicles. Indicates the existence of a lane designated for the circulation of personal mobility vehicles and prohibits other road users from using it.
S‐38. Vía reservada para ciclos y vehículos de movilidad personal. Indica la existencia de una vía destinada a la circulación de ciclos y vehículos de movilidad personal y prohibición a los demás usuarios de la vía de utilizarla.
S-39. End of road reserved for personal mobility vehicles. Indicates the end of a road designated for personal mobility vehicles and prohibits other road users from using it.
S-40. End of lane reserved for bicycles and personal mobility vehicles. Indicates the end of a lane designated for bicycles and personal mobility vehicles, and prohibits other road users from using it.
S-41. Lane reserved for bicycles and pedestrians with separate space between them. Indicates the existence of a lane designated for bicycles and pedestrians, with separate space between them.
S-42. End of a road reserved for bicycles and pedestrians, with separate space between them. Indicates the end of a road designated for bicycles and pedestrians, with separate space between them.
S-43. Lane reserved for bicycles, personal mobility vehicles, and pedestrians, with separate space between the first two and third lanes. Indicates the existence of a lane designated for the circulation of bicycles, personal mobility vehicles, and pedestrians, with separate space between the first two and third lanes.
S-44. End of a lane reserved for bicycles, personal mobility vehicles, and pedestrians, with separate space between the first two and third lanes. Indicates the end of a lane designated for bicycles, personal mobility vehicles, and pedestrians, with separate space between the first two and third lanes.
S‐45. Location of a cyclist crossing. Indicates the location of a cyclist crossing.
S‐46. Location of a pedestrian and cyclist crossing. Indicates the location of a pedestrian crossing attached to or shared with a cyclist crossing.
S‐47 User coexistence zone. Indicates a traffic zone intended primarily for pedestrians and to which the following special traffic rules apply: the maximum speed for vehicles is 20 km/h; traffic is shared between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians; pedestrians have priority and may use the entire traffic zone; therefore, no pedestrian crossings are marked; bicycles may circulate in both directions, unless otherwise stipulated by the competent authority; vehicles may only park in places designated by signs or markings; games and sports are not permitted.
S-48. End of user coexistence zone. Indicates that general traffic regulations apply again.
S-49. Motorcycle or bicycle proceed. Indicates the existence of a waiting area prior to the stop line at a traffic-signalized intersection, reserved for the vehicles indicated on the sign (motorcycles and mopeds, both represented by the motorcycle pictogram, or cycles).

💡 In the exam you will be shown the image of the sign and must recognise its meaning: look at the shape and colour to work out which group it belongs to.

S-1 Highway S-1

Highway

Indicates the beginning of a highway and, therefore, the point from which special traffic rules apply on this type of road. The symbol on this sign may announce the proximity of a highway or indicate the exit from an intersection leading to a highway.

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S-1a Highway S-1a

Highway

Indicates the beginning of a highway and, therefore, the point from which special traffic rules apply on this type of road. The symbol on this sign may announce the proximity of a highway or indicate the branch of an intersection leading to a highway.

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S-2 End of highway S-2

End of highway

Indicates the end of a highway.

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S-2a End of highway S-2a

End of highway

Indicates the end of a highway.

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S-3 Lane reserved for automobiles S-3

Lane reserved for automobiles

Indicates the beginning of a lane reserved for automobile circulation.

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S-4 End of reserved automobile lane S-4

End of reserved automobile lane

Indicates the end of a reserved automobile lane.

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S-5 Tunnel S-5

Tunnel

Indicates the beginning and, if applicable, the name of a tunnel, an underpass, or a section of track equivalent to a tunnel. The length of the tunnel in meters may be indicated at the bottom.

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S-6 End of tunnel S-6

End of tunnel

Indicates the end of a tunnel, an underpass, or a section of track equivalent to a tunnel.

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S-7 Recommended maximum speed S-7

Recommended maximum speed

This recommends an approximate speed, in kilometers per hour, that should not be exceeded, even if the weather and environmental conditions of the road and traffic are favorable. When posted below a hazard warning sign, the recommendation refers to the section where the hazard persists.

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S-8 End of maximum recommended speed limit S-8

End of maximum recommended speed limit

Indicates the end of a section where driving at the speed indicated on the sign in kilometers per hour is recommended.

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S-9 Recommended speed range S-9

Recommended speed range

It recommends maintaining the speed within the indicated values, provided that the weather, environmental conditions of the road, and traffic are favorable. When placed below a hazard warning sign, the recommendation applies to the section where the hazard persists.

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S-10 End of recommended speed range S-10

End of recommended speed range

Indicates the point where a previous recommended speed range sign ceases to apply.

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S-11 One-way roadway S-11

One-way roadway

Indicates that, on the roadway extending in the direction indicated by the arrow, vehicles must travel in the direction indicated by the arrow, and that traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

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S-11a One-way roadway S-11a

One-way roadway

Indicates that, on the roadway extending in the direction of the arrows (two lanes), vehicles must travel in the direction indicated by the arrows, and that traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

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S-11b One-way roadway S-11b

One-way roadway

Indicates that, on the roadway extending in the direction of the arrows (three lanes), vehicles must travel in the direction indicated by the arrows, and that traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

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S-12 One-way section of roadway S-12

One-way section of roadway

Indicates that, on the section of roadway extending in the direction indicated by the arrow, vehicles must travel in the direction indicated by the arrow, and that traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

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S-13 Location of a pedestrian crossing S-13

Location of a pedestrian crossing

Indicates the location of a pedestrian crossing.

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S-14a Pedestrian overpass S-14a

Pedestrian overpass

Indicates the location of a pedestrian overpass.

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S-14b Pedestrian underpass S-14b

Pedestrian underpass

Indicates the location of a pedestrian underpass.

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S-15 a, b, c, and d S-15

a, b, c, and d

Pre-signaled dead-end lane markings. They indicate that vehicles may exit the lane marked with a red box only at the entrance.

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S-16 Emergency braking zone S-16

Emergency braking zone

Indicates the location of an escape zone on the road, designed so that a vehicle can be stopped in the event of failure of its braking system.

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S-17 Parking S-17

Parking

Indicates a location where parking of vehicles is authorized. A sign or symbol, representing certain classes of vehicles, indicates that parking is reserved for those classes. A time-sensitive sign limits the duration of designated parking.

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S-18 Space reserved for taxis S-18

Space reserved for taxis

Indicates the space reserved for the stop and parking of free and serviceable taxis. The inscription of a number indicates the total number of spaces reserved for this purpose.

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S-19 Bus stop S-19

Bus stop

Indicates the place reserved for a bus stop.

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S-20 Tram stop S-20

Tram stop

Indicates the place reserved for tram stops.

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S-21 Passability on a mountain section or pass S-21

Passability on a mountain section or pass

Indicates the passability status of the mountain section or pass defined at the top of the sign.

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S-22 U-turn at the same level S-22

U-turn at the same level

Indicates the proximity of a location where a U-turn at the same level can be made.

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S-23 Hospital S-23

Hospital

It also advises drivers of vehicles of the need to take the precautions required by the proximity of medical facilities, especially to avoid noise production.

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S-24 End of short-range lighting obligation (crossing) S-24

End of short-range lighting obligation (crossing)

Indicates the end of a section where short-range or dipped lighting is mandatory and reminds of the possibility of dispensing with it, provided it is not required due to visibility, time or road lighting circumstances.

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S-25 U-turn at different level S-25

U-turn at different level

Indicates the proximity of an exit through which a U-turn can be made at a different level.

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S-27 Roadside assistance S-27

Roadside assistance

Indicates the location of the nearest post or aid station from which assistance can be requested in the event of an accident or breakdown. The sign may indicate the distance to the post or aid station.

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S-28 Residential street S-28

Residential street

Indicates specially designed traffic areas which are intended primarily for pedestrians and in which the following special traffic rules apply: the maximum speed for vehicles is set at 20 kilometres per hour and drivers must give priority to pedestrians. Vehicles may only be parked in places designated by signs or markings. Pedestrians may use the entire traffic zone. Games and sports are permitted there. Pedestrians must not unnecessarily obstruct drivers.

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S-29 End of residential street S-29

End of residential street

Indicates that general traffic regulations apply again.

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S-32 Electronic toll collection S-32

Electronic toll collection

Indicates that the vehicle travelling on the lane or lanes thus marked may pay the toll using the dynamic toll or electronic toll system, provided that it is equipped with the technical means that enables its use.

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S-33 Cycle path S-33

Cycle path

Indicates the existence of a path for pedestrians and cycles, separated from motorised traffic, and which runs through open spaces, parks, gardens or forests.

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S-34 Lay-by in tunnels S-34

Lay-by in tunnels

Indicates the location of a place where the vehicle can be pulled over in a tunnel in order to clear the way.

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📜 Reference legal text — Article 159 🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What are «General indication signs» signs?
They are the signs from the «Vertical traffic signs» block of the Spanish DGT theory. It is an information sign: rectangular or square, usually with a blue background. This group brings together 36 signs with their official meaning.
How many signs does this group include?
This group gathers 36 road signs, each with its image, code and meaning on this same page.
Do these signs appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Recognising signs is a central part of the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.

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