No parkingSouth Africa
Traffic rules
South Africa
1. No parking
No parking indicates that vehicles may not be left parked at the location or along the section of road covered by the restriction. Depending on local law, a driver may still be allowed to stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods, provided stopping itself is not prohibited.
A no-parking restriction may apply continuously or only during specified times, days, vehicle categories or sections of road. Its exact extent and exceptions are determined by the traffic sign, supplementary panels, road markings and local traffic regulations.
How much clearance does Cape Town require at an intersection?
Keep 5 metres clear, unless applicable signs, markings or an authorised official permit otherwise.
🔗 capetown.gov.za • Cape Town, Traffic By-law, published 29 July 2022, section 56
Parking prohibited.
English • R216 • No parking. Do not park on the portion of public road indicated by the sign. Read any secondary message for the applicable times or vehicle classes.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 74 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How much clearance does Cape Town require at a pedestrian crossing?
Keep 9 metres on both sides clear, subject to applicable signs, markings or official instructions.
🔗 capetown.gov.za • Cape Town, Traffic By-law, published 29 July 2022, section 56
May you park facing oncoming traffic on the right side of a Cape Town road?
No. The by-law prohibits that position unless authorised by the applicable traffic controls or an official.
🔗 capetown.gov.za • Cape Town, Traffic By-law, published 29 July 2022, section 56
Can you park across a vehicular entrance in Cape Town?
No. Parking must not obstruct a public or private vehicle entrance.
🔗 capetown.gov.za • Cape Town, Traffic By-law, published 29 July 2022, section 56
How close to a tunnel may you park in Cape Town?
Do not park inside it or within 6 metres, unless authorised under the by-law’s exceptions.
🔗 capetown.gov.za • Cape Town, Traffic By-law, published 29 July 2022, section 56
