According to Wikipedia, road or traffic signs are signs that are mounted by the side or above the road to provide instructions to road users. Most road signs are pictorial to make it easy for road users to understand, irrespective of their language. Also, reading a road sign and focusing on using the road can be difficult, but with pictorial road signs, you can understand the instructions with just a glance.<\/p>\n
There are general road signs, but there are those that are unique to South Africa. Mzansi has also adopted pictorial signs, so words have been replaced with symbols and signs. This way, foreigners in the country can also understand the road signs. We should star here that the road signs in South Africa align with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. In South Africa, it is important for all road users, including cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, to understand K53 road signs.<\/p>\n
Road Signs In South Africa Have Different Categories And Come In Varying Shapes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere are three categories of road signs in South Africa, and they include the following: Warning signs, Regulatory signs, and Guide signs. These signs come in different pictorial forms and colors also. The colors for these road signs differ; however, road signs are mostly green, yellow, or red. These colors are visible and can easily be seen even from a long distance.<\/p>\n
Another noteworthy thing you should know about road signs in South Africa is that there are temporary road signs and permanent road signs. Temporary road signs in South Africa have a yellow background, while permanent road signs have a white background. Road signs also come in different shapes; they could be triangular, circular, rectangular, square, inverted triangle, kite, etc.<\/p>\n
Road Signs In South Africa And What They Mean<\/strong><\/h2>\nAccording to Wikipedia, road signs in South Africa are based on the SADC-RTSM. SADC-RTSM is a document that was created to unify traffic signs member states of the Southern Africa Development Community. Different road signs have different meanings. Here are the various categories of road signs and their symbols.<\/p>\n
1. Warning Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nWarning road signs in South Africa are placed to inform road users about the danger ahead. Usually, these warnings are triangular or have diamond-like shapes. Some warning road signs, like those that signal road users about a damaged vehicle in front, have a yellow background, while others that are permanent have a white background. There are so many road signs in this category; however, the common warning road signs in South Africa include:<\/p>\n
Warning Signs About Wild Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W313.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that wild animals are ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Signs About A River Bank Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W348.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign is a signal that there is a riverbank or an unprotected jetty edge ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Children Crossing The Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W308.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis warning sign implies that children are ahead; as such, drivers have to slow down.<\/p>\n
Cross Road Warning Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W101.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign signals a driver or road user that there is a crossroad ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign To Inform You About Danger<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W346.gif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAs the name implies, this sign informs road users that the road is dangerous and may cause harm to them.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign To Inform Road Users Of Falling Rocks Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W335.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign informs road users that a rock ahead of them is falling so that they can either reverse or move cautiously<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Crosswind<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W349.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWhenever you see this sign, know that there is a crosswind ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Road Signs About Electrical Shock<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W361.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign is a signal that there is either a fallen electric pole ahead or a faulty electrical installation that could lead to electrocution.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Slippery Roads<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W333.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis warning sign alerts the driver to the possibility that the roads ahead may be slippery.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign for A Railway Crossing Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_W318.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates a railway crossing ahead, and drivers should watch out for it.<\/p>\n
Some other Warning road signs<\/a> in South Africa include:<\/p>\n\n- A Warning sign that indicates a traffic signal ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for pedestrian crossing ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates a series of curves ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates two-way traffic ahead<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that shows there is a tunnel ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for slow-moving\u00a0heavy vehicles ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for speed humps<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates reduced visibility ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates traffic congestion ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for Roundabouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Guidance Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nGuidance road signs are used to notify road users of a social amenity ahead or direct them to one. Some of the amenities include hospitals, stadiums, airports, major roadways. etc. It can also be used to show distance and direction to a destination.<\/p>\n
3. Regulatory Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nRegulatory signs are road signs that inform road users about their responsibilities, like speed limits and parking instructions. Unlike other categories of road signs in South Africa, this category has other subcategories. These categories include Reservation, Control, Prohibition, Command, and Parking signs:<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\nReservation signs are usually blue and white, indicating that a particular parking space is reserved for specific vehicles.<\/p>\n
These reservation signs include:<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Buses Parking Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R301.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Buses Lane<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R302.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the lane is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R304.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the lane is reserved for bicycles.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Cars<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R308.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that the space is reserved for motorcars.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R307.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for motorcycles.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R309.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is a reserved lane for taxis.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Midi-Buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R311.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is a reserved lane for midi-buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Mini-buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R310.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis signifies that the parking space is a reserved lane for mini-buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R313.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis indicates the reserved lane for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R315.svg_.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n
Other Reservation road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n\n- Parking space reserved for delivery vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for vehicles carrying goods of more than 10 tonnes GVM.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for abnormal vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for vehicles that transport dangerous goods.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for tour vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for Rickshaws.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for emergency vehicles like ambulances.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for high occupancy vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Parking Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nParking signs are used to notify drivers of the parking space for each type of vehicle. Typically parking signs and reservation signs look almost the same. However, the major difference is that for reservation signs, there is a bold letter ‘R’ on the sign, whereas, for parking signs, it is the letter ‘P.’ Some examples of these parking signs include:<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR301-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the parking space is for buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR304-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign denotes that the parking space is for bicycles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for a Timed Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR306-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that the parking space is available for only 60 minutes per vehicle.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Motorcars<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR308-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis parking sign means that only motorcars can park.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR307-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the parking space is for motorcycles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR309-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that Parking is for taxis.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Mini-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR310-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that parking space is for mini-buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Midi-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR311-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that parking space is for midi-buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Delivery Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR312-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign denotes parking space for delivery vehicles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR313-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the parking is for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_TR315-P.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates parking space for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n
Note: Although the Parking Signs abovelisted are accurate, the images attached are associated with Temporary Road Signs<\/em> in South Africa – as it has a yellow color in the background.<\/p>\nOther Parking road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n\n- Parking space for police vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for vehicles carrying goods of more than 10 tonnes GVM.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for abnormal vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for vehicles that transport dangerous goods.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for tour vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for Rickshaws.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for emergency vehicles like ambulances.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for high occupancy vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibition Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nProhibition Signs are used to inform road users about what they are not supposed to do. Some Prohibition signs include:<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Allowed Speed Limit<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R201-5.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that you cannot apply a speed level above 5 km\/h on that road.<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R201-10.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the maximum speed limit on the road is 10 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Other Prohibition signs with regards to the maximum speed limit (km\/h) include:<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BeFunky-collage-5.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Allowed Height and Length of Vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R204.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign signifies that vehicles higher than 4.42 meters are not allowed on the road.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R205.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis indicates that vehicles longer than 15 meters are prohibited on the road.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Turns<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R209.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe prohibition sign tells the driver that they are not allowed to take a left turn ahead.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R210.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign tells the driver that talking a right turn is prohibited on that road.<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R213.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition tells the driver that U-turns are not allowed.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Overtaking<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R214.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign says overtaking is not allowed.<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R215.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign forbids heavy vehicles from overtaking themselves.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Vehicle Types<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R208.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign means that unauthorized vehicles are prohibited.<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R233.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign says, “No abnormal vehicle is allowed on this road.”<\/p>\n
Other Prohibition signs<\/a> may include signs that prohibit:<\/p>\n\n- Parking<\/li>\n
- Stopping<\/li>\n
- Pedestrians<\/li>\n
- Hawkers<\/li>\n
- Noise<\/li>\n
- Hitch-hiking<\/li>\n
- Motorcycles<\/li>\n
- Motorcars<\/li>\n
- Construction vehicles<\/li>\n
- Agricultural vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Command Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs the name implies, Command signs are signs used to tell road users what to do. These signs include:<\/p>\n
“Not Above 50km\/h” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R101.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign tells the driver that the road has a speed limit of 50km\/h.<\/p>\n
“Only 10t GVM” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R102.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that only vehicles with more than 10 tonnes of GVM are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Right Turn Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R106.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign urges the driver to make a right turn.<\/p>\n
“Straight Ahead Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R107.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a sign that tells the driver to keep on moving straight ahead<\/p>\n
“Pedestrians Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R110.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only pedestrians are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Cyclists Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R111.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only cyclists are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Taxis Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R118.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only taxis are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Mini-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R119.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe sign indicates that only mini-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Midi-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R120.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates that only midi-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Delivery Vehicles Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R122.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates that only delivery vehicles are allowed.<\/p>\n
Some other Command road signs<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n- “Goods vehicles exceeding 3500 kg only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Buses only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Tour buses only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Construction vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Goods vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes GVM only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Abnormal vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Switch headlamps on” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Roundabout” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Rickshaws only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Animal-drawn vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Control Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nControl Signs tell road users what to do while on the road. The common control Signs include:<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means STOP!<\/p>\n
![\"Road](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R2.1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the driver you allow pedestrians or just give way.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R2.2.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means “give way at a roundabout.”<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SADC_road_sign_R3.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies No entry.<\/p>\n
According to Wikipedia, road signs in South Africa are based on the SADC-RTSM. SADC-RTSM is a document that was created to unify traffic signs member states of the Southern Africa Development Community. Different road signs have different meanings. Here are the various categories of road signs and their symbols.<\/p>\n
1. Warning Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nWarning road signs in South Africa are placed to inform road users about the danger ahead. Usually, these warnings are triangular or have diamond-like shapes. Some warning road signs, like those that signal road users about a damaged vehicle in front, have a yellow background, while others that are permanent have a white background. There are so many road signs in this category; however, the common warning road signs in South Africa include:<\/p>\n
Warning Signs About Wild Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that wild animals are ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Signs About A River Bank Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign is a signal that there is a riverbank or an unprotected jetty edge ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Children Crossing The Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis warning sign implies that children are ahead; as such, drivers have to slow down.<\/p>\n
Cross Road Warning Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign signals a driver or road user that there is a crossroad ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign To Inform You About Danger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAs the name implies, this sign informs road users that the road is dangerous and may cause harm to them.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign To Inform Road Users Of Falling Rocks Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign informs road users that a rock ahead of them is falling so that they can either reverse or move cautiously<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Crosswind<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWhenever you see this sign, know that there is a crosswind ahead.<\/p>\n
Warning Road Signs About Electrical Shock<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign is a signal that there is either a fallen electric pole ahead or a faulty electrical installation that could lead to electrocution.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign About Slippery Roads<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis warning sign alerts the driver to the possibility that the roads ahead may be slippery.<\/p>\n
Warning Sign for A Railway Crossing Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates a railway crossing ahead, and drivers should watch out for it.<\/p>\n
Some other Warning road signs<\/a> in South Africa include:<\/p>\n\n- A Warning sign that indicates a traffic signal ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for pedestrian crossing ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates a series of curves ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates two-way traffic ahead<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that shows there is a tunnel ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for slow-moving\u00a0heavy vehicles ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for speed humps<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates reduced visibility ahead.<\/li>\n
- A Warning sign that indicates traffic congestion ahead.<\/li>\n
- Warning sign for Roundabouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Guidance Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nGuidance road signs are used to notify road users of a social amenity ahead or direct them to one. Some of the amenities include hospitals, stadiums, airports, major roadways. etc. It can also be used to show distance and direction to a destination.<\/p>\n
3. Regulatory Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nRegulatory signs are road signs that inform road users about their responsibilities, like speed limits and parking instructions. Unlike other categories of road signs in South Africa, this category has other subcategories. These categories include Reservation, Control, Prohibition, Command, and Parking signs:<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\nReservation signs are usually blue and white, indicating that a particular parking space is reserved for specific vehicles.<\/p>\n
These reservation signs include:<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Buses Parking Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Buses Lane<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the lane is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the lane is reserved for bicycles.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Cars<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that the space is reserved for motorcars.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for motorcycles.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is a reserved lane for taxis.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Midi-Buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is a reserved lane for midi-buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Mini-buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis signifies that the parking space is a reserved lane for mini-buses.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis indicates the reserved lane for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n
Reservation Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that the parking space is reserved for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n
Other Reservation road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n\n- Parking space reserved for delivery vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for vehicles carrying goods of more than 10 tonnes GVM.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for abnormal vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for vehicles that transport dangerous goods.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for tour vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for Rickshaws.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for emergency vehicles like ambulances.<\/li>\n
- Parking space reserved for high occupancy vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Parking Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nParking signs are used to notify drivers of the parking space for each type of vehicle. Typically parking signs and reservation signs look almost the same. However, the major difference is that for reservation signs, there is a bold letter ‘R’ on the sign, whereas, for parking signs, it is the letter ‘P.’ Some examples of these parking signs include:<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the parking space is for buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign denotes that the parking space is for bicycles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for a Timed Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that the parking space is available for only 60 minutes per vehicle.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Motorcars<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis parking sign means that only motorcars can park.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the parking space is for motorcycles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that Parking is for taxis.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Mini-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nDenotes that parking space is for mini-buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Midi-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis means that parking space is for midi-buses.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Delivery Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign denotes parking space for delivery vehicles.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the parking is for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n
Parking Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates parking space for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n
Note: Although the Parking Signs abovelisted are accurate, the images attached are associated with Temporary Road Signs<\/em> in South Africa – as it has a yellow color in the background.<\/p>\nOther Parking road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n\n- Parking space for police vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for vehicles carrying goods of more than 10 tonnes GVM.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for abnormal vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for vehicles that transport dangerous goods.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for tour vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for Rickshaws.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for emergency vehicles like ambulances.<\/li>\n
- Parking space for high occupancy vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibition Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nProhibition Signs are used to inform road users about what they are not supposed to do. Some Prohibition signs include:<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Allowed Speed Limit<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that you cannot apply a speed level above 5 km\/h on that road.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that the maximum speed limit on the road is 10 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Other Prohibition signs with regards to the maximum speed limit (km\/h) include:<\/p>\n
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Prohibition Signs for Allowed Height and Length of Vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign signifies that vehicles higher than 4.42 meters are not allowed on the road.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis indicates that vehicles longer than 15 meters are prohibited on the road.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Turns<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe prohibition sign tells the driver that they are not allowed to take a left turn ahead.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign tells the driver that talking a right turn is prohibited on that road.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition tells the driver that U-turns are not allowed.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Overtaking<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign says overtaking is not allowed.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign forbids heavy vehicles from overtaking themselves.<\/p>\n
Prohibition Signs for Vehicle Types<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis prohibition sign means that unauthorized vehicles are prohibited.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign says, “No abnormal vehicle is allowed on this road.”<\/p>\n
Other Prohibition signs<\/a> may include signs that prohibit:<\/p>\n\n- Parking<\/li>\n
- Stopping<\/li>\n
- Pedestrians<\/li>\n
- Hawkers<\/li>\n
- Noise<\/li>\n
- Hitch-hiking<\/li>\n
- Motorcycles<\/li>\n
- Motorcars<\/li>\n
- Construction vehicles<\/li>\n
- Agricultural vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Command Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs the name implies, Command signs are signs used to tell road users what to do. These signs include:<\/p>\n
“Not Above 50km\/h” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign tells the driver that the road has a speed limit of 50km\/h.<\/p>\n
“Only 10t GVM” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies that only vehicles with more than 10 tonnes of GVM are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Right Turn Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign urges the driver to make a right turn.<\/p>\n
“Straight Ahead Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a sign that tells the driver to keep on moving straight ahead<\/p>\n
“Pedestrians Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only pedestrians are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Cyclists Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only cyclists are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Taxis Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means that only taxis are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Mini-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe sign indicates that only mini-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Midi-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates that only midi-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n
“Delivery Vehicles Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign indicates that only delivery vehicles are allowed.<\/p>\n
Some other Command road signs<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n- “Goods vehicles exceeding 3500 kg only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Buses only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Tour buses only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Construction vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Goods vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes GVM only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Abnormal vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Switch headlamps on” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Roundabout” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Rickshaws only” Command Sign<\/li>\n
- “Animal-drawn vehicles only” Command Sign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Control Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\nControl Signs tell road users what to do while on the road. The common control Signs include:<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means STOP!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means the driver you allow pedestrians or just give way.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign means “give way at a roundabout.”<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis sign implies No entry.<\/p>\n
This sign implies that wild animals are ahead.<\/p>\n This sign is a signal that there is a riverbank or an unprotected jetty edge ahead.<\/p>\n This warning sign implies that children are ahead; as such, drivers have to slow down.<\/p>\n This sign signals a driver or road user that there is a crossroad ahead.<\/p>\n As the name implies, this sign informs road users that the road is dangerous and may cause harm to them.<\/p>\n This sign informs road users that a rock ahead of them is falling so that they can either reverse or move cautiously<\/p>\n Whenever you see this sign, know that there is a crosswind ahead.<\/p>\n This sign is a signal that there is either a fallen electric pole ahead or a faulty electrical installation that could lead to electrocution.<\/p>\n This warning sign alerts the driver to the possibility that the roads ahead may be slippery.<\/p>\n This sign indicates a railway crossing ahead, and drivers should watch out for it.<\/p>\n Some other Warning road signs<\/a> in South Africa include:<\/p>\n Guidance road signs are used to notify road users of a social amenity ahead or direct them to one. Some of the amenities include hospitals, stadiums, airports, major roadways. etc. It can also be used to show distance and direction to a destination.<\/p>\n Regulatory signs are road signs that inform road users about their responsibilities, like speed limits and parking instructions. Unlike other categories of road signs in South Africa, this category has other subcategories. These categories include Reservation, Control, Prohibition, Command, and Parking signs:<\/p>\n Reservation signs are usually blue and white, indicating that a particular parking space is reserved for specific vehicles.<\/p>\n These reservation signs include:<\/p>\n This means that the parking space is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n This sign means that the lane is reserved for buses.<\/p>\n This means that the lane is reserved for bicycles.<\/p>\n Denotes that the space is reserved for motorcars.<\/p>\n This means that the parking space is reserved for motorcycles.<\/p>\n This means that the parking space is a reserved lane for taxis.<\/p>\n This means that the parking space is a reserved lane for midi-buses.<\/p>\n This signifies that the parking space is a reserved lane for mini-buses.<\/p>\n This indicates the reserved lane for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n This means that the parking space is reserved for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n Other Reservation road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n Parking signs are used to notify drivers of the parking space for each type of vehicle. Typically parking signs and reservation signs look almost the same. However, the major difference is that for reservation signs, there is a bold letter ‘R’ on the sign, whereas, for parking signs, it is the letter ‘P.’ Some examples of these parking signs include:<\/p>\n This sign means that the parking space is for buses.<\/p>\n This sign denotes that the parking space is for bicycles.<\/p>\n Denotes that the parking space is available for only 60 minutes per vehicle.<\/p>\n This parking sign means that only motorcars can park.<\/p>\n This sign means the parking space is for motorcycles.<\/p>\n This sign means that Parking is for taxis.<\/p>\n Denotes that parking space is for mini-buses.<\/p>\n This means that parking space is for midi-buses.<\/p>\n This sign denotes parking space for delivery vehicles.<\/p>\n This sign means the parking is for vehicles that carry goods.<\/p>\n This sign indicates parking space for construction vehicles.<\/p>\n Note: Although the Parking Signs abovelisted are accurate, the images attached are associated with Temporary Road Signs<\/em> in South Africa – as it has a yellow color in the background.<\/p>\n Other Parking road signs<\/a> in South Africa include signs that show:<\/p>\n Prohibition Signs are used to inform road users about what they are not supposed to do. Some Prohibition signs include:<\/p>\n This sign implies that you cannot apply a speed level above 5 km\/h on that road.<\/p>\n This sign means that the maximum speed limit on the road is 10 km\/h.<\/p>\n Other Prohibition signs with regards to the maximum speed limit (km\/h) include:<\/p>\n This prohibition sign signifies that vehicles higher than 4.42 meters are not allowed on the road.<\/p>\n This indicates that vehicles longer than 15 meters are prohibited on the road.<\/p>\n The prohibition sign tells the driver that they are not allowed to take a left turn ahead.<\/p>\n This sign tells the driver that talking a right turn is prohibited on that road.<\/p>\n This prohibition tells the driver that U-turns are not allowed.<\/p>\n This prohibition sign says overtaking is not allowed.<\/p>\n This prohibition sign forbids heavy vehicles from overtaking themselves.<\/p>\n This prohibition sign means that unauthorized vehicles are prohibited.<\/p>\n This sign says, “No abnormal vehicle is allowed on this road.”<\/p>\n Other Prohibition signs<\/a> may include signs that prohibit:<\/p>\n As the name implies, Command signs are signs used to tell road users what to do. These signs include:<\/p>\n This sign tells the driver that the road has a speed limit of 50km\/h.<\/p>\n This sign implies that only vehicles with more than 10 tonnes of GVM are allowed.<\/p>\n This sign urges the driver to make a right turn.<\/p>\n This is a sign that tells the driver to keep on moving straight ahead<\/p>\n This sign means that only pedestrians are allowed.<\/p>\n This sign means that only cyclists are allowed.<\/p>\n This sign means that only taxis are allowed.<\/p>\n The sign indicates that only mini-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n This sign indicates that only midi-buses are allowed.<\/p>\n This sign indicates that only delivery vehicles are allowed.<\/p>\n Some other Command road signs<\/a> include:<\/p>\n Control Signs tell road users what to do while on the road. The common control Signs include:<\/p>\n This sign means STOP!<\/p>\n This sign means the driver you allow pedestrians or just give way.<\/p>\n This sign means “give way at a roundabout.”<\/p>\n This sign implies No entry.<\/p>\n![\"Road](\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/SADC_road_sign_W313.svg\/732px-SADC_road_sign_W313.svg.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Signs About A River Bank Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign About Children Crossing The Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCross Road Warning Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign To Inform You About Danger<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign To Inform Road Users Of Falling Rocks Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign About Crosswind<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Road Signs About Electrical Shock<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign About Slippery Roads<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarning Sign for A Railway Crossing Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Guidance Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Regulatory Road Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Reservation Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Reservation Sign for Buses Parking Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Buses Lane<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Cars<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Midi-Buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Mini-buses Lanes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nReservation Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Parking Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Parking Sign for Buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Bicycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for a Timed Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Motorcars<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Mini-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Midi-buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Delivery Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Goods-Carrying Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nParking Sign for Construction Vehicles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Prohibition Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Prohibition Signs for Allowed Speed Limit<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nProhibition Signs for Allowed Height and Length of Vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nProhibition Signs for Turns<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nProhibition Signs for Overtaking<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nProhibition Signs for Vehicle Types<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Command Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
“Not Above 50km\/h” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Only 10t GVM” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Right Turn Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Straight Ahead Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Pedestrians Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Cyclists Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Taxis Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Mini-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Midi-Buses Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“Delivery Vehicles Only” Command Sign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Control Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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