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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STOP

Stop sign

R1.1
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
K53 study tip: Stop completely at the applicable stop line or before the sign. Proceed only when safe.
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Stop/yield sign

R1.2
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Stop or give way according to the control shown at the location.
K53 study tip: Follow the stop or yield instruction and proceed only when safe.
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3-way stop

R1.3
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Traffic approaching the controlled junction must stop.
K53 study tip: Stop at the line and follow the applicable right-of-way rule.
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4-way stop

R1.4
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Traffic approaching the intersection must stop.
K53 study tip: Stop completely and proceed when it is your turn and the way is clear.
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STOP/RY-GO sign

R1.5
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Controls traffic by requiring stopping or proceeding according to the displayed instruction.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed control and continue only when permitted.
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Yield sign

R2
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Stop and yield
Driver action: Give way to traffic that has priority.
K53 study tip: Slow down and be prepared to stop. Give way before proceeding.
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Yield to pedestrians

R2.1
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Pedestrian priority
Driver action: Requires drivers to give way to pedestrians in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Reduce speed and give pedestrians priority where required.
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Yield at traffic circle

R2.2
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Traffic circle
Driver action: Requires appropriate yielding at a traffic circle.
K53 study tip: Approach at a safe speed and give way as indicated.
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R3
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Prohibited movement
Driver action: Traffic may not enter the roadway or area beyond the sign.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed past the sign.
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One-way roadway

R4.1, R4.2, R4.3
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Direction of travel
Driver action: Traffic is permitted to travel only in the indicated direction.
K53 study tip: Travel only in the direction shown.
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Pedestrian priority

R5
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Pedestrian priority
Driver action: Gives pedestrians priority in the designated area.
K53 study tip: Give pedestrians the required priority.
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Yield to oncoming traffic

R6
Regulatory Control
Meaning
Yielding
Driver action: Requires traffic to give way to approaching traffic.
K53 study tip: Give way to oncoming vehicles before proceeding.
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Minimum speed sign

R101, TR101
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Speed
Driver action: Specifies a minimum permitted speed where applicable.
K53 study tip: Do not travel below the displayed minimum unless circumstances require otherwise.
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Vehicles exceeding mass only

R102
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Vehicle restriction
Driver action: Indicates movement restricted according to vehicle mass.
K53 study tip: Only vehicles meeting the displayed condition may proceed.
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Keep left / Keep right

R103, R104
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Direction
Driver action: Requires traffic to keep to the indicated side.
K53 study tip: Pass or travel on the indicated side of the obstruction or island.
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Proceed left, right or straight only

R105, R106, R107
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Direction
Driver action: Requires traffic to proceed in the indicated direction.
K53 study tip: Follow the mandatory direction shown.
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Turn left only / Turn right only

R108, R109
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Direction
Driver action: Requires a turn in the indicated direction.
K53 study tip: Turn only in the direction shown.
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Pedestrians only

R110
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Road-user restriction
Driver action: Designates an area or route for pedestrian use.
K53 study tip: Do not drive a vehicle into the restricted pedestrian area.
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Cyclists only

R111
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Road-user restriction
Driver action: Designates a facility for cyclists.
K53 study tip: Use the facility only when permitted for your road-user class.
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Cyclists and pedestrians only

R112, R113, R114, R115, TR112, TR113, TR114, TR115
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Shared facility
Driver action: Designates a facility for cyclists and pedestrians.
K53 study tip: Drive outside the facility unless specifically permitted.
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Motorcycles only

R116, TR116
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility or route for motorcycles.
K53 study tip: Use only where your vehicle class is permitted.
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Motor cars only

R117, TR117
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Indicates a restriction or reservation for motor cars.
K53 study tip: Follow the vehicle-class requirement shown.
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Taxis only

R118, TR118
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility for taxis.
K53 study tip: Only the permitted vehicle class should use the reserved facility.
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Minibuses only

R119, TR119
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility or route for minibuses.
K53 study tip: Use only when the vehicle qualifies for the restriction.
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Midi buses only

R120, TR120
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility for midi buses.
K53 study tip: Follow the vehicle-class restriction.
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Buses only

R121, TR121
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility for buses.
K53 study tip: Use only if the vehicle is permitted by the sign.
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Delivery vehicles only

R122, TR122
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Restricts use to delivery vehicles where indicated.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed vehicle restriction.
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Goods vehicles only

R123, TR123
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Restricts use to goods vehicles.
K53 study tip: Follow the vehicle-class restriction shown.
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Goods vehicles exceeding an indicated GVM

R124, TR124
Regulatory Restriction
Meaning
Mass
Driver action: Applies a restriction based on the indicated gross vehicle mass.
K53 study tip: Comply with the displayed mass requirement.
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Construction vehicles only

R125, TR125
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility or movement for construction vehicles.
K53 study tip: Only qualifying vehicles should use the restricted route.
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Vehicles transporting dangerous substances only

R126, TR126
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Applies to vehicles transporting dangerous substances.
K53 study tip: Follow the restriction and any additional requirements.
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Abnormal vehicles only

R127, TR127
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for abnormal vehicles.
K53 study tip: Only qualifying abnormal vehicles may use the facility.
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Rickshaws only

R128, TR128
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for rickshaws.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed vehicle restriction.
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Tour buses only

R129, TR129
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates a facility for tour buses.
K53 study tip: Use only when the vehicle meets the indicated class.
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Agricultural vehicles only

R130, TR130
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for agricultural vehicles.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed restriction.
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Animal-drawn vehicles only

R131, TR131
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for animal-drawn vehicles.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed vehicle restriction.
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Pay toll

R132
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Toll control
Driver action: Indicates that a toll payment requirement applies.
K53 study tip: Follow the toll-road instructions and payment arrangements.
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Switch headlamps on

R133, TR133
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Vehicle equipment
Driver action: Requires headlights to be switched on.
K53 study tip: Switch on the required lights.
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Buses and minibuses only

R134, TR134
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for buses and minibuses.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed restriction.
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Buses and midi buses only

R135, TR135
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for buses and midi buses.
K53 study tip: Follow the vehicle-class restriction.
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Buses, midi buses and minibuses only

R136, TR136
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Designates movement for the displayed bus classes.
K53 study tip: Only qualifying vehicles should use the facility.
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Roundabout

R137, TR137
Regulatory Command
Meaning
Traffic circle
Driver action: Indicates mandatory movement around a roundabout.
K53 study tip: Follow the direction of circulation indicated.
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Speed limit

R201, TR201
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Speed
Driver action: Specifies the maximum permitted speed displayed.
K53 study tip: Do not exceed the displayed limit.
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Mass limit

R202, TR202
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Mass
Driver action: Restricts vehicle mass to the displayed limit.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if your vehicle exceeds the applicable limit.
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Axle mass limit

R203, TR203
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Mass
Driver action: Restricts the mass carried by an axle to the displayed limit.
K53 study tip: Comply with the axle-mass restriction.
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Height limit

R204, TR204
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Dimensions
Driver action: Restricts vehicles above the displayed height.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if your vehicle exceeds the indicated height.
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Length limit

R205, TR205
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Dimensions
Driver action: Restricts vehicles exceeding the displayed length.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle exceeds the stated length.
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Excessive noise prohibited

R206
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Noise
Driver action: Prohibits excessive vehicle noise in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Avoid prohibited noise-producing vehicle use.
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Hitch-hiking prohibited

R207
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road-user activity
Driver action: Prohibits hitch-hiking in the indicated area.
K53 study tip: Do not hitch-hike where the restriction applies.
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Unauthorised vehicles prohibited

R208, TR208
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle restriction
Driver action: Prohibits unauthorised vehicles from entering or using the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed unless authorised.
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Left or right turn ahead prohibited

R209, TR209, R210, TR210
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Turning
Driver action: Prohibits the indicated turn.
K53 study tip: Follow the permitted direction and do not make the prohibited turn.
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Left turn prohibited / Right turn prohibited

R211, TR211, R212, TR212
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Turning
Driver action: Prohibits turning in the indicated direction.
K53 study tip: Do not make the prohibited turn.
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U-turn prohibited

R213
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Turning
Driver action: U-turns are prohibited where the sign applies.
K53 study tip: Continue without making a U-turn.
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Overtaking prohibited

R214, TR214, R215, TR215
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Overtaking
Driver action: Prohibits overtaking where the sign applies.
K53 study tip: Do not overtake another vehicle in the restricted section.
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Parking prohibited

R216, TR216
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Parking
Driver action: Prohibits parking in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not park where the restriction applies.
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Stopping prohibited

R217, TR217
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Stopping
Driver action: Prohibits stopping in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not stop except where the rules permit an unavoidable stop.
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Pedestrians prohibited

R218, TR218
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road users
Driver action: Pedestrians may not use the restricted area.
K53 study tip: Pedestrians must use another permitted route.
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Pedal cycles prohibited

R219, TR219
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road users
Driver action: Pedal cycles may not use the restricted area.
K53 study tip: Do not cycle where prohibited.
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Pedal cycles and pedestrians prohibited

R220, TR220
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road users
Driver action: Both pedestrians and pedal cycles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Do not use the restricted route as a pedestrian or cyclist.
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Motorcycles prohibited

R222, TR222
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Motorcycles may not proceed where the restriction applies.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative permitted route.
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Motorcars prohibited

R223, TR223
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Motorcars may not proceed where the restriction applies.
K53 study tip: Do not enter with a prohibited vehicle.
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Taxis prohibited

R224, TR224
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Taxis are prohibited in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle falls within the prohibited class.
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Minibuses prohibited

R225, TR225
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Minibuses are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative permitted route.
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Midi buses prohibited

R226, TR226
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Midi buses are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed with a prohibited vehicle.
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Buses prohibited

R227, TR227
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Buses are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use another permitted route.
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Delivery vehicles prohibited

R228, TR228
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Delivery vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Do not enter with a prohibited delivery vehicle.
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Goods vehicles prohibited

R229, TR229
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Goods vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use another permitted route.
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Goods vehicles exceeding an indicated GVM prohibited

R230, TR230
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Mass
Driver action: Prohibits goods vehicles above the displayed GVM.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle exceeds the indicated threshold.
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Construction vehicles prohibited

R231, TR231
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Construction vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative route.
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Vehicles transporting dangerous substances prohibited

R232, TR232
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Prohibits vehicles transporting dangerous substances.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle falls within the prohibited class.
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Abnormal vehicles prohibited

R233, TR233
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Abnormal vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative permitted route.
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Rickshaws prohibited

R234, TR234
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Rickshaws are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Do not use the restricted route.
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Tour buses prohibited

R235, TR235
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Tour buses are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use another permitted route.
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Agricultural vehicles prohibited

R236, TR236
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Agricultural vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative permitted route.
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Animal-drawn vehicles prohibited

R237, TR237
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Animal-drawn vehicles are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed with an animal-drawn vehicle.
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Horses and riders prohibited

R238, TR238
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road users
Driver action: Horses and riders are prohibited.
K53 study tip: Use an alternative route.
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Width limit

R239
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Dimensions
Driver action: Restricts vehicles above the displayed width.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle exceeds the stated width.
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Towed vehicles prohibited

R240, TR240
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Prohibits vehicles being towed or towed combinations as indicated.
K53 study tip: Do not proceed if the vehicle configuration is prohibited.
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Hawkers prohibited

R241, TR241
Regulatory Prohibition
Meaning
Road-user activity
Driver action: Prohibits hawking in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not conduct the prohibited activity in the restricted area.
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Bus reservation and bus parking reservation

R301, TR301
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Public transport
Driver action: Reserves the indicated area for buses or bus parking.
K53 study tip: Only permitted buses may use the reserved facility.
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Bus lane reservation

R302, TR302, R303, TR303
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Public transport
Driver action: Reserves a lane for buses.
K53 study tip: Do not use the reserved lane unless permitted.
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Pedal cycle lane and parking reservation

R304, TR304
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Cyclists
Driver action: Reserves the facility for pedal cycles or cycle parking.
K53 study tip: Do not use the reserved facility with an unauthorised vehicle.
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Parking and limited parking reservation

R305, TR305, R306, TR306
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Parking
Driver action: Reserves or controls parking in the indicated area.
K53 study tip: Park only according to the displayed restriction.
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Motorcycle reservation and motorcycle parking reservation

R307, TR307
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Motorcycles
Driver action: Reserves the indicated facility for motorcycles.
K53 study tip: Only qualifying motorcycles should use the reserved area.
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Bus stop reservation

R325, R325-P, TR325
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Public transport
Driver action: Reserves an area for bus stopping.
K53 study tip: Do not obstruct the reserved bus facility.
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Minibus stop reservation

R326, TR326
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Public transport
Driver action: Reserves an area for minibuses to stop.
K53 study tip: Do not obstruct the reserved stopping area.
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Dual-carriageway freeway begins

R401
Regulatory Freeway
Meaning
Freeway
Driver action: Marks the beginning of a dual-carriageway freeway.
K53 study tip: Follow the applicable freeway rules.
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Single-carriageway freeway begins

R402
Regulatory Freeway
Meaning
Freeway
Driver action: Marks the beginning of a single-carriageway freeway.
K53 study tip: Follow the rules applicable to the freeway section.
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Woonerf

R403
Regulatory Special area
Meaning
Traffic environment
Driver action: Identifies a special traffic environment with specific controls.
K53 study tip: Follow the restrictions and road-user priorities applicable to the area.
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Time limit

R502, R503
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Time restriction
Driver action: Limits the period for which a stated condition applies.
K53 study tip: Observe the displayed time restriction.
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Maximum stay during two periods/days

R505, R506
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Parking restriction
Driver action: Specifies a maximum stay over the indicated periods or days.
K53 study tip: Leave or comply before the permitted period expires.
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Reduced visibility

R510
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Visibility
Driver action: Applies a restriction or instruction during reduced visibility.
K53 study tip: Follow the displayed requirement when visibility is reduced.
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Daytime

R511
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Time restriction
Driver action: Specifies that a restriction or requirement applies during daytime.
K53 study tip: Follow the associated restriction during the indicated period.
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Night time

R512
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Time restriction
Driver action: Specifies that a restriction or requirement applies at night.
K53 study tip: Follow the associated restriction during the indicated period.
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Reserved movement by vehicle class

R520, R521, R522
Regulatory Reservation
Meaning
Vehicle class
Driver action: Reserves a movement or facility for specified vehicle classes.
K53 study tip: Use the movement only if your vehicle is authorised.
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Pay and display

R523
Regulatory Parking
Meaning
Parking
Driver action: Indicates a pay-and-display parking requirement.
K53 study tip: Pay as required and display the valid proof where required.
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Operator identity

R530, R531
Regulatory Secondary message
Meaning
Operator
Driver action: Identifies an operator associated with the controlled facility or service.
K53 study tip: Follow the applicable restriction or information associated with the operator.
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Maximum number of vehicles

R540
Regulatory Restriction
Meaning
Vehicle count
Driver action: Limits the number of vehicles permitted in the controlled area.
K53 study tip: Do not exceed the displayed vehicle limit.
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De-restriction signs

R600
Regulatory De-restriction
Meaning
End of restriction
Driver action: Indicates the end of a previously imposed restriction where applicable.
K53 study tip: Continue according to the rules applying after the restriction ends.
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