RickshawSouth Africa

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of South Africa. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

South Africa

1. Rickshaw

A rickshaw is a small vehicle designed to carry one or more passengers and traditionally operated by a person who pulls or pedals it. Modern rickshaws can include pedal-powered cycle rickshaws as well as motorised or electric versions.

Rickshaws are commonly used for short-distance passenger transport, tourism and urban mobility. Their legal classification and the roads or cycle facilities they may use depend on their construction, width, propulsion and national traffic rules.

Do all rickshaws follow the same traffic rules?

No. Their legal status can depend on whether they are pedal-powered or motorised and on characteristics such as their width, speed, power and number of wheels.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15, 7bis and 9, cycles, mobility devices and positioning; Belgian example

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 1, 8 and 20; international framework subject to national law