QuizTraffic signsSouth Africa
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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
South Africa
1. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. A steep uphill gradient lies ahead and may cause heavy or low-powered vehicles to lose speed. Select a suitable gear, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for slower traffic.
English • W323 • Steep ascent. A steep uphill section is ahead. Expect slow heavy vehicles.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 5 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.
English • R229 • No goods vehicles. Goods vehicles over 3,500 kg GVM/GCM must not proceed beyond the sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 81 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.
English • W320 • Height restricted: 4.42 m. A restricted clearance of 4.42 metres is ahead. Check the height of your vehicle and load; obey the height-limit sign at the restriction.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 5 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • W202 • Gentle curve to the right. The road curves to the right ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 4 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.
English • W403 • Single-track railway crossing. This marker identifies a railway crossing with one track. Check for trains and obey all crossing controls. It marks the crossing rather than serving only as an advance warning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3 · W403 · PDF p. 53 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2018-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
7. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
8. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
9. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that trailers are prohibited. Vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Vehicles without a trailer may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R240 • No towed vehicles. The indicated class of road user must not proceed beyond this sign: towed vehicles.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 84 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the right. A tight right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering, particularly when visibility or road grip is reduced.
English • W204 • Sharp curve to the right. A sharp right-hand curve is ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 4 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • R239 • Width limit: 2.1 m. Vehicles 2.1 metres wide or wider, including their load, must not proceed beyond the sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 84 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
12. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.
English • W114 • Merging traffic from the right. Traffic may join from the right at an acute angle ahead. Watch for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3 · W114 · PDF p. 16 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
13. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.
English • W360 • Width restriction: 2.1 m. A width restriction of 2.1 metres is ahead. Check your vehicle and load width; obey the regulatory sign at the restriction.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 7 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.
English • W212 • Two-way traffic. Two-way traffic is ahead. Watch for vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 4 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
16. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.
English • R217 • No stopping. Do not stop on the indicated portion of road, except to comply with a traffic signal or officer, or to avoid a collision. Read any secondary message for the scope of the restriction.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 75 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.
English • W326 • Narrow bridge. A narrow bridge is ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 6 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.
English • W301 • Traffic signals ahead. Traffic signals are ahead. Be prepared to stop.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 5 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.
English • W110 • Staggered junctions: left then right. Side roads join first from the left and then from the right.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 3 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
21. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. A left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • W203 • Gentle curve to the left. The road curves to the left ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 4 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • R205 • Length limit: 15 m. Vehicles or combinations longer than 15 metres, including projections, must not proceed beyond the sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 68 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
23. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.
English • W302 • Stop ahead. A stop-controlled junction is ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 5 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R218 • No pedestrians. The indicated class of road user must not proceed beyond this sign: pedestrians.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 76 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R227 • No buses. The indicated class of road user must not proceed beyond this sign: buses.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 81 (May 2012) Artwork correction: the earlier R226 source above documents the previous image. The displayed SVG now follows R227 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 · R227 · PDF p. 81 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2017-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
26. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.
English • R202 • Mass limit: 12 t. Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass or gross combination mass exceeding 12 tonnes must not proceed beyond the sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 65 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
27. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
28. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • W101 • Crossroad. A crossroad is ahead. This plain cross symbol does not itself assign priority.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 3 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
29. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign warns of a hairpin bend to the right. The road ahead makes a very sharp turn, so reduce speed and be prepared to steer sharply to the right.
English • W206 • Hairpin bend to the right. A very tight bend to the right is ahead. Reduce speed before the bend.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 4 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
30. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
31. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.
English • W362 • Tram. Trams or tram tracks may be encountered ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 7 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
32. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R220 • No cyclists and pedestrians. The indicated class of road user must not proceed beyond this sign: cyclists and pedestrians.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 78 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
33. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
34. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
35. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • W307 • Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be on or crossing the road ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 5 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
36. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • R204 • Height limit: 4.42 m. Do not proceed unless the vehicle and load are lower than the indicated clearance of 4.42 metres. Include an antenna where a height gauge applies.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 67 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
37. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.
English • W333 • Slippery road. The road surface may be slippery. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 6 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
39. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for poor visibility. Fog, heavy rain, snow, smoke or another condition may significantly reduce how far you can see. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use the vehicle lighting required by the local rules and conditions.
English • W354 • Reduced visibility. Visibility may be reduced ahead, for example by fog or smoke.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 7 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
41. What does this traffic sign mean?
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).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2016-03-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
42. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for the end of a divided road. The separation between opposing directions of traffic ends ahead, and oncoming traffic will no longer be divided by a central reservation. Reduce speed and adjust to the new road layout.
English • W117 • End of a divided roadway. The separation between opposing traffic streams ends ahead. Be prepared for two-way traffic without a central reservation.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3 · W117 · PDF p. 17 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2018-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
43. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.
English • W348 • Jetty edge or river bank. The road approaches an unprotected jetty edge or river bank. Take care near the water.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 6 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
44. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
45. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.
English • TW336 • Temporary warning: roadworks ahead. Road construction or maintenance work is taking place ahead. Slow down as necessary and watch for workers, machinery and changed traffic arrangements. Yellow background identifies the temporary version.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2018-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3 · TW336 · PDF p. 39 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2018-08-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
46. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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 · R306-P · PDF p. 89 (May 2012).
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Source revision 2016-03-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
47. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R238 • No horses and riders. The indicated class of road user must not proceed beyond this sign: horses and riders.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 2, PDF p. 84 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
48. What does this traffic sign mean?
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
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🔗 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.
49. What does this traffic sign mean?
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)
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50. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.