Combination Signs (Regulatory)
Combination signs (regulatory) R208-502 – No unauthorised vehicles, two limited time periods R213-512 – No U-turn, night-time R306-523 – Limited parking, pay & display R105-569 – Proceed left only, goods vehicle over indicated GVM R109-502 – Turn right, two time periods R209-569 – No left turn ahead, goods vehicle over indicated GVM R217-571 – No […]
Compulsory Stops
Compulsory Stops The driver/rider of a vehicle on a public road shall stop such vehicle— in compliance with any direction conveyed by a road traffic sign or given by a traffic officer in uniform; or at the request or on the signal of a person leading or driving any bovine animal, horse, donkey, mule, sheep, […]
De-Restriction Signs
De-restriction signs Name: De-restriction signs (R600) Where: On any public road. Purpose: To cancel a restriction. Action: From here you do not have to comply with the restriction sign with a symbol similar to this sign but without the red cross. Examples:
Tires
Tires Light Motor Vehicle; A light motor vehicle must be fitted with pneumatic tires, which display throughout, across the breadth and around the entire circumference, a pattern that is clearly visible, and has a tread of at least 1 millimeter in depth.
Warning Signs
Warning signs Name: Crossroad (W101) (TW101) Where: On any road. Purpose: To warn that a hazard in the form of a crossroad is ahead. Action: Approach cautiously, look carefully and be able to stop if cross-traffic requires it. Name: Priority crossroad (W102, TW102) Where: On any road. Purpose: To warn that you are approaching an […]
Accidents
Accidents Any driver/rider of a motor vehicle involved in an accident or who contributes to any accident must – immediately stop his/her vehicle; ascertain the nature and extent of any injuries; render such assistance to an injured person as he/she may be capable of rendering; ascertain the nature and extent of any damage sustained; if […]
Direction of Movement Signs
Direction of movement signs Name: Traffic circle (W201, TW201) Where: On any public road. Purpose: To warn that there is a traffic circle ahead where you may need to yield to other traffic. Action: Slow down so that you can stop or drive around the circle at a safe speed. Look out for road traffic […]
Introduction
Introduction to Accidents Unfortunately, accidents happen on South African roads. As a responsible driver, you need to know the signs that show you are coming up to the scene of a crash and what your responsibilities are if you’re involved in a crash or if you come across a crash.
Seat belts
Seat belts Seat belts are compulsory to wear when moving forward for children and adults but it only covers persons 3 years of age and older. If seat belts are fitted, rear-seat passengers must wear such seatbelts whilst the vehicle is driven. A child is defined as a person between the ages of 3 and […]