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The
builders of highways in Quintana Roo surely seem
to love to create highway signs.
There are lots of them. Here are some of
the most common traffic signs
you will find traveling up and down the Riviera
Maya and the Costa Maya along with their translation.
If you feel I have misrepresented the meaning
of any of the signs
please let me know!!!
This first one is obvioulsy a Bus Stop.
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"Reductor
de velocidad - a 150 m." means "Reduce
your speed, there is a Tope 150 metres ahead."
All of these signs
point to "Topes" and are the replacement in many
towns for traffic
police. This may be one of the most common signs
you see. All small towns along have them. They
are annoying speed bumps in the road. Pay attention
to them, some are large to say the least, some
give you no warning at all that one is ahead until
you hit it (like the white one with the arrow
pointing down). Many towns and villages also have
people selling snacks at the Topes which give
you ample warning.
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Speed
limit signs
are plentiful. All mile markers and speed limit
signs
in Mexico
are in kilometres. Make
sure that you pay close attention and use kilometres
instead of miles.
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PEMEX
is
the Mexican government owned Gas station. There
are no other brands. There are PEMEX stations
everywhere. Best advise is to fill up in Chetumal
or any point before a long journey.
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Archaeological
ruins in Mexico
are well marked with a temple. The colours vary
from brown to blue to green.
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Pavement
ends
in 500 Meters
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"Salida"
means "Exit." Usually you have
warning, as in this sign alerting you to the fact
that the exit is some distance in metres ahead.
The sign on the right is the sign announcing Cafetal
junction.
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Welcome
to the "Costa Maya"
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Have
a good journey Return soon
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Divided
Highway
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Intersection
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No
passing when there is a continuous line
(Along the 307, this line will be yellow. Elsewhere
it might be white)
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Dim
your lights for oncoming traffic
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Don't
drive tired
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Drive with
Caution
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Use
seat belts
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Reduce
your speed
Military Control Post
NEXT
If
you drive from Cancun to other areas of Mexico,
you may run in to several of these. Don't be
worried. Military checkpoints in Mexico
are common. You should only be concerned if
you are carrying any type of illegal drugs or
weapons. Come to a complete stop or slow way
down until they wave you on. If no one is at
the Post, slow down and then continue on your
way. At the military checkpoint, it is not uncommon
for them to ask you to search the vehicle. This
usually occurs if the military has been notified
of a boat that has run into the reef or if drugs
have been dumped off shore. They are looking
for smugglers. If asked, show them your passport
and visa.
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Don't
throw rubbish on the sides of the road
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Don't
leave stones on the pavement
This
refers to the fact that when a car breaks down,
the owners of the vehicle may not have the proper
tools, like a jack, to prop the vehicle up,
so they use stones which are plentiful. This
sign is a reminder to make sure that they
clear the stones from the road.
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Village
coming up
Reduce
your speed
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