When you circulate on the road you must lend Attention to the multiple factors that are involved in the circulation. From the two lines that delimit the lane through which you circulate, to the different traffic signals found throughout the Spanish geography.
Traffic signals have a mission warn, inform, order or regulate user behavior on certain circumstances of the road or circulation. In many cases, skipping traffic signals can lead to a good fine.
In the general circulation regulation, all existing traffic signals in the Spanish geography are collected, so If you find any confusing sign, you must go to said document To check its meaning.
What does this traffic signal mean?
Under the name R-4 This signal means “End of priority“. According to the vertical signal catalog itself this signal”Indicates the proximity of the place where the road through which it circulates loses its priority with respect to another road“
This signal is a few kilometers after its opposite counterpart, the signal R-3which means a road with priority. The latter “Indicates the drivers of vehicles that circulate their priority at the intersections over vehicles that circulate down another road or come from it“
Both signals complement each other since one would not make sense without the other. If you find the R-3 signal, it is that you have the priority in the part of the road where you are until you meet the R-4 signal again.
These signals They are usually placed on roads that cross with other roads. Therefore, those who want to access a different road to the one they travel must give way and notify their intention with the flashes.
Fine for skipping this traffic signal
Breach with the R-3 signal of a road with priority leads to a serious sanction that results in a Fine of 200 euros and the withdrawal of 4 driving license points.
Remember that not respecting all traffic signals has different fines depending on the signal to which you are not paying attention. This is because it is not the same to skip a stop sign, than a mandatory minimal speed signal. However, these are fines depending on the severity of the infraction:
- Mild: Until 100 euros
- Serious: Until 200 euros
- Very serious: Above 500 euros
What are the DGT traffic signs in 2025 and its hierarchy?
How we explained before, traffic signals are mission to warn, inform, order or regulate user behavior on certain roads of the road or circulation. However, Not all signs are equal. In addition some prevail above others. These are the types of traffic beacons and their hierarchy on the road:
1. Signaling of circulation agents: It occurs when people from the State Security bodies and forces make optical signals with arms or a light. Acoustic signals with a whistle or any other types of signals when the circumstances demand it. They must be obeyed immediately and prevail above the rest.
2. Circumstantial signage: They are known as beacon signs and identify with a set of lights and devices that channel traffic, indicate the development and obstacles of the road. They are placed provisionally and are the latter on the hierarchy scale.
3. Traffic lights: They are automatic light signal devices that control and regulate traffic through colors. There are traffic lights for pedestrians and vehicles, which can be circular, square (or lane) or those reserved for certain types of vehicles.
4. Vertical signals: They are formed by one or more posts and one or several plates that are classified by their purpose: danger, regulation, prohibition, obligation or recommendation. They can be found throughout the Spanish geography and ignoring their ordinance can lead to an infraction.
5. Road marks: It is found in the pavement and refer so much to the lines, symbols, figures, words or numbers painted or marked on the ground. Its mission is to regulate the circulation, guide the road users and increase security. Among its functions are delimiting lanes