Traffic signsSouth 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.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

South Africa

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.

✓ Turning left mandatory.

Turning right mandatory.

Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • R108 • Turn left. Turn left at the next junction or entrance.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 50 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

102. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.

Warning for a curve to the left.

Passing right mandatory.

✓ Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • R109 • Turn right. Turn right at the next junction or entrance.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 50 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

103. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pass obstacle on the left.

Turning left mandatory.

Turning left prohibited.

Passing right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • R103 • Keep left. Pass to the left of the obstruction or sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 48 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.

Turning right mandatory.

Turning right prohibited.

✓ Pass obstacle on the right.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • R104 • Keep right. Pass to the right of the obstruction or sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 48 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

105. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory right.

✓ Mandatory left.

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • R105 • Proceed left only. Proceed to the left at the sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 49 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

106. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory right.

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Turning right prohibited.

Mandatory left.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • R106 • Proceed right only. Proceed to the right at the sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 49 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.

Start of a priority road.

Overtaking prohibited.

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • R107 • Proceed straight only. Proceed straight ahead at the sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 49 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

108. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for pedestrians.

✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R110 • Pedestrians only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for pedestrians only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 51 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

109. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.

Crossing for cyclists.

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R111 • Cyclists only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for cyclists only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 52 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

110. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for mopeds.

✓ Mandatory path for motorcycles.

Warning for mopeds.

Warning for motorcycles.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for motorcycles. Motorcyclists must use the designated path or route where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R116 • Motor cycles only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for motor cycles only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 55 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2025-12-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.

Cars prohibited.

✓ Mandatory lane for cars.

Warning for cars.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for cars. Cars must use the designated lane or route where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R117 • Motor cars only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for motor cars only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 55 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Rickshaws prohibited.

Warning for cyclists.

Pedestrians prohibited.

✓ Mandatory path for rickshaws.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for rickshaws. Rickshaws must use the designated path where required by the applicable traffic rules. Other road users may use the path only where specifically permitted.

English • R128 • Rickshaws only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for rickshaws only. Rickshaws must use the designated road or portion of the road; other classes of road user must not use it.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Current SVG source • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R128 · PDF p. 58 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-06-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

113. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory truck lane.

Start of a motorway.

✓ Mandatory lane for trucks.

Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trucks. Trucks must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R123 • Goods vehicles only. This road or portion of road is set aside for goods vehicles over 3,500 kg GVM/GCM only; that class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 56 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for buses.

✓ Mandatory lane for buses.

Buses prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R121 • Buses only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for buses only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 56 (May 2012) Artwork correction: the earlier R120 source above documents the previous image. The displayed SVG now follows R121 and the captioned meaning.

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Current SVG source • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R121 · PDF p. 56 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

115. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.

✓ Mandatory lane for trams.

Trams prohibited.

End of mandatory tractor lane.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trams. The lane or track is reserved for trams and may be used by other road users only where the applicable signs or local rules allow it.

English • R138 • Trams only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for trams only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 63 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • R112 • Cyclists and pedestrians only. This road or path is set aside for cyclists and pedestrians only, sharing the space without a dividing barrier.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 53 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

117. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R113 • Cyclists and pedestrians only, with barrier. Only cyclists and pedestrians may use this path. Cyclists use the left portion and pedestrians the right portion, as indicated by the symbols and dividing barrier.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 53 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.

✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

English • R115 • Pedestrians and cyclists only, with barrier. Only pedestrians and cyclists may use this path. Pedestrians use the left portion and cyclists the right portion, as indicated by the symbols and dividing barrier.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 53 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

119. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory lane for buses and trams.

Railway crossing with two or more tracks.

Buses and trams in both directions.

Parking for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trams. Buses and trams must use the designated lane or track where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • R139 • Buses and trams only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for buses and trams only; the indicated class must use it rather than another road or portion of road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 63 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

120. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

Entry prohibited.

✓ Dipped headlights mandatory.

Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.

English • R133 • Switch head lamps on. Switch on the vehicle head lamps beyond the sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 60 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dipped headlights mandatory.

End of the tunnel.

✓ End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.

English • R133-600 • End of head lamps on. The specific requirement to keep head lamps on imposed by R133 ends here. Other lighting requirements still apply.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 134 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.

Warning for a weight restriction.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

✓ Start of a minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

English • R101 • Minimum speed: 50 km/h. Vehicles must travel at least 50 kilometres per hour on the indicated road or portion of road, subject to safety and prevailing traffic conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 46 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

123. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory route for dangerous goods.

Mandatory lane for trucks.

Dead end for trucks.

Detour directions.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must use the route indicated by the sign.

English • R126 • Vehicles conveying dangerous goods only. This road or portion of the road is set aside for vehicles carrying dangerous goods only. Those vehicles must use the designated road or portion of the road; other classes of road user must not use it.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Current SVG source • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R126 · PDF p. 57 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-06-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

124. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.

Stop and give way.

✓ Start of a priority road.

End of the priority road.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

English • IN7 • Right of way at the junction ahead. Traffic on the road you are following has right of way at the junction ahead. This sign is not a blanket priority declaration for every subsequent junction.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 5, PDF p. 12 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2019-07-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

125. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.

✓ Start of a motorway.

Start of a tunnel.

End of the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

English • R401 • Dual carriageway freeway begins. The comprehensive rules for a dual carriageway freeway apply beyond this sign. Obey the freeway access and driving restrictions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 110 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-04-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

126. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.

Start of an expressway.

End of the tunnel.

✓ End of the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • R401-600 • End of dual carriageway freeway. The comprehensive dual carriageway freeway rules imposed by R401 end here.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 134 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-04-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

127. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of an expressway.

Start of a built-up area.

Start of a residential area.

End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

English • R402 • Single carriageway freeway begins. The comprehensive rules for a single carriageway freeway apply beyond this sign. Obey the freeway access and driving restrictions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 111 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

128. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.

Start of an expressway.

✓ End of the expressway.

End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • R402-600 • End of single carriageway freeway. The comprehensive single carriageway freeway rules imposed by R402 end here.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 134 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

129. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for cyclists.

End of the residential area.

✓ Start of a residential area.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

English • R403 • Woonerf. Yield to pedestrians and children in this residential area. The general speed limit is 30 km/h unless another limit is signed. Vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg GVM or having more than 10 passenger seats may enter only for local access or delivery. Do not drive through without breaking your journey.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 112 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

130. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the residential area.

Start of a residential area.

End of the zone for cyclists.

End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

English • R403-600 • End of woonerf. The comprehensive woonerf rules imposed by R403 end here.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 134 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

131. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.

✓ Lane for cyclists.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.

English • R304 • Cycle lane reservation. The indicated lane is reserved for cyclists. This rectangular reservation sign does not itself make use of the lane compulsory for cyclists. Read any displayed conditions and the lane markings.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2016-03-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R304 · PDF p. 88 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2016-03-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for pedestrians.

✓ Crossing for pedestrians.

Pedestrians prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

133. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.

✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

134. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.

✓ Dead end street.

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

English • IN4 • Cul-de-sac. The road beyond the sign is not a through road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 5, PDF p. 11 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2019-07-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

135. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

✓ Road with one-way traffic.

No entry.

End of the road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • R4.3 • One-way: straight on. Traffic on this road must travel in the direction of the arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 41 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-04-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

136. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road with one-way traffic.

Road with two-way traffic.

Turning left mandatory.

No entry.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

English • R4.1 • One-way roadway to the left. Traffic on the indicated roadway may travel only in the direction shown by the left-pointing arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-04-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R4.1 · PDF p. 41 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-04-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.

Warning for a curve to the right.

No entry.

✓ Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

English • R4.2 • One-way roadway to the right. Traffic on the indicated roadway may travel only in the direction shown by the right-pointing arrow.

Sources

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-04-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

138. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing bus lane.

✓ Lane for buses.

Bus stop.

Lane for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for buses. The lane is intended for buses and any other road users permitted by the applicable signs or local rules.

English • R302 • Bus lane reservation. The indicated lane is reserved for buses. Read it together with the lane markings and any displayed time or other conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2016-04-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R302 · PDF p. 87 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2016-04-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

139. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bus stop.

Crossing trams.

Buses and trams prohibited.

✓ Lane for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for buses and trams. The lane is intended for buses and trams and may also be used by other road users where the applicable signs or local rules permit it.

English • R343 • Bus and tram lane reservation. The indicated lane is reserved for buses and trams. Read it together with the lane markings and any displayed time or other conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2016-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R343 · PDF p. 103 (May 2012).

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2016-04-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

140. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Start of a parking zone.

✓ Parking allowed.

Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • R305-P • Parking. The parking area is reserved for use upon payment of the tariff indicated there. Obey any additional signed times or conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 89 (May 2012)

SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2016-03-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

141. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.

✓ Parking only allowed for cars.

Parking only allowed for taxis.

Parking only allowed for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for cars. Other vehicle categories may not use the parking space or area unless an applicable sign or local rule permits it.

English • R308-P • Motor car parking reservation. The parking area is reserved for motor cars. Observe any displayed time or other conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2016-03-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2 · R308-P · PDF p. 92 (May 2012).

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142. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.

Parking prohibited.

✓ Parking only allowed for a limited time.

Start of limited-time parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed only for a limited time. Observe the permitted parking duration and use a parking disc or other time-recording method where required.

English • R306-P • Limited parking reservation. The illustrated sign limits parking to 60 minutes. Observe any applicable payment, time and other conditions. This sign does not by itself require a parking disc.

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143. What does this traffic sign mean?

Services for the disabled.

Parking only allowed for a limited time.

✓ Parking only allowed for the disabled.

Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for people with disabilities. Use of the parking space is subject to the required permit, badge or other conditions specified by the applicable local rules.

English • R323-P • Disabled persons vehicle parking reservation. The parking area is reserved for vehicles used by people with disabilities, subject to the applicable authorisation requirements and any displayed conditions.

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144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed for cars.

Parking only allowed for trucks.

✓ Parking only allowed for taxis.

Parking only allowed for carpool.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for taxis. Other vehicles may not use the parking space or area unless an applicable exception permits it.

English • R309-P • Taxi parking reservation. The parking area is reserved for taxis. Observe any displayed time or other conditions.

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145. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited for trucks.

Trucks prohibited.

Lane for trucks.

✓ Parking only allowed for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for trucks. Other vehicle categories may not use the parking space or area unless an applicable sign or local rule permits it.

English • R313-P • Goods vehicle parking reservation. The parking area is reserved for goods vehicles. Observe any displayed vehicle, time or other conditions.

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