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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Traffic lights

S-TRAFFIC
Traffic Signal Traffic signals
Meaning
Signals
Driver action: Controls traffic movement using coloured light signals.
K53 study tip: Obey the signal controlling your movement and lane.
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Overhead lane direction control

S16, S17, S18, S19
Traffic Signal Lane signals
Meaning
Lane control
Driver action: Controls the permitted use or direction of lanes using overhead signals.
K53 study tip: Follow the active lane indication.
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Control handsignals for use by traffic officers

SS1
Traffic Signal Traffic officer signals
Meaning
Officer control
Driver action: Uses hand signals from a traffic officer to control traffic.
K53 study tip: Follow the officer's lawful traffic direction.
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Flag signals - stop and proceed

SS2
Traffic Signal Flag signals
Meaning
Traffic control
Driver action: Uses flags to instruct traffic to stop or proceed.
K53 study tip: Follow the flag instruction.
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Flag signals - warning flag signal

SS3
Traffic Signal Flag signals
Meaning
Warning
Driver action: Uses a flag to warn traffic of a hazard or temporary condition.
K53 study tip: Reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
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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.