Tram laneSouth 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

1. Tram lane

A tram lane is a part of the road or a separate track area intended primarily for trams. It may be physically separated from other traffic or form part of the roadway while remaining reserved for trams and, in some countries, certain other authorised vehicles.

Drivers should not enter or obstruct a tram lane unless the applicable signs, markings or traffic rules permit it. Because trams cannot steer around obstacles, particular care is required when crossing or driving near tram tracks.

Can you cross a tram lane?

Usually, where permitted and necessary. Drivers may be allowed to cross tram tracks to turn, enter a property or cross an intersection, but they must follow the applicable signs and priority rules.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 18(7), 21(4) and 29; international framework subject to national law

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Article 23(1), public-transport signal exclusion; Annex 1, section E II.13; sign-system reference

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Road Code, Articles 62ter and 63; special transport and pedestrian/cycle signals

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 300–307; national guidance example