The traffic signals They are one of the most important elements for the correct functioning of the circulation. You have to know them and comply with what they dictate, as they ensure road safety and prevent accidents. Although it is true that many have not changed for almost two decades and it is necessary that others adapt to the times. The DGT announces new signals for 2023 and the renewal of some existing ones. They have been made in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport and their introduction will not be immediate, they will arrive little by little.
Signal P-21
It is the one located near schools and areas frequented by children. A renewal of this signal has been carried out, for reasons of equality and gender identity. Now it is the girl who leads a smaller boy by the hand, whereas before the roles were reversed.
Signal P-21b
It is a new signal that serves to warn of a possible danger due to the proximity of a place frequented by the elderlysuch as a center dedicated to the elderly, a residence, etc.
Signal P-24a
It is a signal that indicates danger due to the proximity of a place where the road can frequently be crossed by animals in freedom, being treated in a very significant proportion of wild boars. It serves to indicate the same as the previous one that we had with the deer, but with this new animal more present now that accidents with animals have increased.
Signal P-33
This sign indicates a danger due to the proximity of a section in which circulation is frequently hindered by a noticeable loss of visibility due to fog, rain, snow, fumes, etc. Previously, the fog was represented by dots and now it becomes horizontal stripes so as not to confuse it with the low emission signal.
Signal P-35
This new signal wants to alert for a “danger due to the proximity of a stretch between a confluence and a fork where different lane change movements are produced by vehicles, crossing their trajectories and thereby increasing the risk of collisions.
R-118 signal
Times change and so do the vehicles that fill the cities. This sign indicates the prohibition of access to personal mobility vehicles, among them, the popular electric scooters. Everything seems to indicate that in the near future there will be more signs with the pictogram of the scooter and the plug.
R-120 sign
This sign prohibits access “to vehicles according to its environmental label or other environmental criteria that are established. The conditions will be specified in a complementary panel or in a poster in which the signal is included». It is already present in cities with a regulated Low Emissions Zone.
Signal R-422
In this case, you look at bicycles, which are also very present in cities. The sign indicates obligation for cycle users to continue on foot. It should also be added that, if said obligation is limited to certain periods, it will be indicated by means of a complementary panel.
On the other hand, the popular STOP sign is slightly redesigned. Basically, the type and height of the letter are modified, giving it a more modern style.