South African K53 Road Signs

Study the South African road traffic sign system with a searchable K53 road signs library. Explore regulatory signs, warning signs, guidance signs, information signs, road markings and traffic signals. Each entry includes its sign code, meaning, driver action and a practical K53 study tip.

269Catalogue entries
99Regulatory
82Warning
37Guidance
11Information
40Markings & signals
All Regulatory (99) Warning (82) Guidance (37) Information (11) Road Marking (35) Traffic Signal (5)
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Advance trailblazer

GE2
Guidance Route guidance
Meaning
Directions
Driver action: Provides advance route guidance toward a destination or facility.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated route when it matches your destination.
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Advance transport trailblazer

GE9
Guidance Route guidance
Meaning
Transport
Driver action: Provides advance guidance toward a transport-related destination.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated direction.
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Transport trailblazer

GE10
Guidance Route guidance
Meaning
Transport
Driver action: Guides road users toward transport facilities or routes.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed direction.
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Map-type advance trailblazer

GE11
Guidance Route guidance
Meaning
Map
Driver action: Shows advance route information in map form.
K53 study tip: Use the diagram to identify the appropriate route.
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Direction route marker

GE12.1, GE12.2
Guidance Route marker
Meaning
Route
Driver action: Identifies or directs traffic along a route.
K53 study tip: Follow the route indicated by the marker.
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Advance direction route marker

GE12.3, GE12.4, GE12.5
Guidance Route marker
Meaning
Route
Driver action: Provides advance direction information for a route.
K53 study tip: Choose the indicated route when appropriate.
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Overhead route marker

GE12.6, GE12.7, GE12.8
Guidance Route marker
Meaning
Freeway
Driver action: Provides route direction information above the roadway.
K53 study tip: Select the correct lane or movement for your destination.
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Alternative route marker

GE16, GE16.2, GE16.3, GE16.5
Guidance Route marker
Meaning
Alternative route
Driver action: Identifies an alternative route.
K53 study tip: Follow the alternative route where appropriate.
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Bicycle route marker

GE17, GE17.1, GE17.3, GE17.5
Guidance Route marker
Meaning
Cycling
Driver action: Identifies a bicycle route.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated bicycle route where applicable.
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Traffic movements affected by an obstruction

GS103, GS104, GS105
Guidance Traffic movement
Meaning
Obstruction
Driver action: Shows how traffic movements are affected by an obstruction.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated movement around the obstruction.
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Additional lane

GS201, GS202, GS210, GS212, GS211, GS214
Guidance Lane guidance
Meaning
Lanes
Driver action: Shows the availability or arrangement of an additional lane.
K53 study tip: Select the appropriate lane according to the sign and road layout.
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Lane-use control by regulation

GS301, GS302, GS306, GS305
Guidance Lane guidance
Meaning
Lane control
Driver action: Shows lane-use arrangements controlled by regulation.
K53 study tip: Use the lane permitted for your vehicle or movement.
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Lanes merge

GS401, GS403, GS404, GS406
Guidance Lane guidance
Meaning
Merge
Driver action: Shows that traffic lanes merge.
K53 study tip: Adjust speed and merge safely.
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Lanes converge

GS451, GS454
Guidance Lane guidance
Meaning
Convergence
Driver action: Shows that lanes converge.
K53 study tip: Prepare for changing lane space and traffic positions.
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Arrestor bed

GS501, GS502, GS503, GS504
Guidance Emergency facility
Meaning
Arrestor bed
Driver action: Directs traffic toward an emergency arrestor bed.
K53 study tip: Use the facility if necessary according to the road situation.
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Engage lower gear

GS505
Guidance Emergency facility
Meaning
Gradient
Driver action: Directs or advises drivers to engage a lower gear.
K53 study tip: Select an appropriate lower gear before the descent where required.
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Overhead arrestor bed exit

GS601, GS602
Guidance Emergency facility
Meaning
Arrestor bed
Driver action: Provides direction at or toward the exit from an arrestor bed.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated route.
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Overhead lane-use control by regulation

GS603, GS604, GS605
Guidance Lane guidance
Meaning
Lane control
Driver action: Provides overhead information about lane-use controls.
K53 study tip: Use the lane indicated for your movement.
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Pre-advance exit direction

GA1
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Exit
Driver action: Provides advance information about an upcoming freeway exit.
K53 study tip: Prepare for the indicated exit and select the correct lane.
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Advance exit direction

GA2
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Exit
Driver action: Provides advance direction toward a freeway exit.
K53 study tip: Move into the appropriate lane safely.
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Exit direction

GA3
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Exit
Driver action: Shows the direction of a freeway exit.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated exit direction.
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Gore exit

GA4
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Exit
Driver action: Provides guidance at a freeway exit gore area.
K53 study tip: Follow the marked exit route.
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Advance off-ramp terminal direction

GA5, GA5.011
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Off-ramp
Driver action: Provides advance direction information at a freeway off-ramp.
K53 study tip: Choose the destination direction shown.
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Off-ramp terminal direction

GA6, GA611
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Off-ramp
Driver action: Shows destinations or directions at the end of an off-ramp.
K53 study tip: Follow the appropriate direction.
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Confirmation

GA7
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Confirmation
Driver action: Confirms the route or destination after a manoeuvre.
K53 study tip: Use the sign to verify that you are on the correct route.
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Exit sequence

GA8
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Exit
Driver action: Provides information about the sequence of freeway exits.
K53 study tip: Use the sequence information to plan your exit.
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Stack-type advance direction

GE-STACK
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Directions
Driver action: Provides destinations arranged in a stacked directional layout.
K53 study tip: Read the destination and arrow associated with your movement.
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Stack-type direction

GE-STACK-D
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Directions
Driver action: Provides directional information using a stacked layout.
K53 study tip: Follow the arrow for the selected destination.
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Confirmation

GE-CONFIRM
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Confirmation
Driver action: Confirms a route or destination.
K53 study tip: Use it to verify your route.
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Fingerboard

GE-FINGER
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Directions
Driver action: Provides directional information using a fingerboard-style sign.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated destination direction.
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Map-type advance direction

GE-MAP
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Map
Driver action: Shows a map-style representation of upcoming routes.
K53 study tip: Use the diagram to choose the correct route.
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Overhead direction

GE-OVERHEAD
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Overhead
Driver action: Provides directional information above the roadway.
K53 study tip: Select the lane or route corresponding to your destination.
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Cross-route advance direction

GE-CROSS
Guidance Direction signs
Meaning
Intersection
Driver action: Provides advance information about crossing routes.
K53 study tip: Select the appropriate route or destination.
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Near-side on-ramp direction

GE-ONRAMP-NEAR
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
On-ramp
Driver action: Provides direction toward a nearby freeway on-ramp.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated on-ramp route.
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Far-side advance on-ramp direction

GE-ONRAMP-FAR
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
On-ramp
Driver action: Provides advance direction toward a freeway on-ramp.
K53 study tip: Follow the indicated route.
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Far-side on-ramp direction

GE-ONRAMP-FAR2
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
On-ramp
Driver action: Provides direction toward a freeway on-ramp.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed direction.
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Overhead freeway direction

GE-OVERHEAD-FW
Guidance Freeway guidance
Meaning
Freeway
Driver action: Provides freeway route and destination information overhead.
K53 study tip: Select the correct lane for the destination.
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About this K53 road-sign library

FreeMode is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with the Department of Transport, RTMC, a DLTC or any testing centre. The catalogue is organised around the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual classification. The explanations and K53 study tips are learner-friendly summaries and are not reproduced verbatim from the official manuals.

For the authoritative sign designs, classifications, applications and technical specifications, consult the applicable South African Road Traffic Signs Manual.