You need to know what road traffic signs and road markings mean before you drive on public roads. On this page you will find just a few of the many signs you will encounter as a driver. For a complete list of signs and their meanings, see the official Rules Of The Road manual which can be downloaded for free on the RSA website here:
No entry
No right turn
No left turn
No overtaking
No entry for large vehicles
SLOW maximum permitted speed 80KMH
No U turn
Parking permitted
Parking Prohibited
Taxi rank
Pedestrian street
Speed Limit 50kmh
Max design gross weight
Max Width
HGV cannot use right hand lane
No-bicycles
Cul de sac
All motorway signs are blue and bellow you will find some of the most common signs and their meaning. Other examples of blue signs, not to be confused with motorway signs, are also given.
Entry to motorway
Next exit in 300m
Motorway ends in 500m
End of motorway
Pedestrians & bicycles only
Separate bicycle & pedestrian lane
Hospital ahead
Roadworks ahead
End of roadworks
Two way traffic
One lane crossover (out)
One lane crossover (back)
Start of central reserve or obstruction
End of central reserve or obstruction
Road narrows from left
Road narrows from right
Road narrows on both sides
Uneven surface
Loose chippings
Nearside lane (of two) closed
Flagman ahead
Temporary traffic signals ahead
Two offside lanes (of four) closed
Move to right (two lanes)
Single lane (for shuttle working)
Move to right (one lane)
Site access on left
Pedestrians cross to left
Lanes diverge at crossover
Two lanes crossover (out)
Lanes rejoin at crossover
Two lanes crossover (back)
Site access on right
Queues likely
Pedestrians cross to right
Dangerous corner ahead
Dangerous bend ahead
Series of dangerous corners ahead
Series of dangerous bends ahead
Crossroads
Side road
T junction
Y junction
Crossroads with roads of less importance
Side road with road of less importance
T junction with roads of less importance
Y junction with roads of less importance
Staggered crossroads
Traffic cross over ahead
Roundabout ahead
Crossroads
T junction
Crossroads with dual carriageway
T junction with dual carriageway
Sharp rise ahead eg. hump back bridge
Sharp dip ahead
Series of bumps or hollows ahead
Steep descent ahead
Steep ascent ahead
Danger of falling rocks
Low flying aircraft
Slippery road ahead
School ahead
Road divides
Level crossing unguarded by gates or barrier
Unprotected quay, canal or river ahead
Traffic signals ahead
Cattle and farm animals
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Two way traffic
Dual carriageway ends
Level Crossing
Merging traffic
Merging diverging traffic
Road narrows from left
Road narrows on both sides
Road narrows from right
Overhead electric cables
Mini Roundabout ahead
Accompanied horses and ponies
Cattle and farm animals
Deer or wild animals
Level crossing guarded by gates or barrier
Children crossing (residential area)
Tunnel ahead
Tramway crossing ahead
Crosswinds
Loop road ahead
Lane loss
Start of a passing Lane
Start of a climbing lane
Chevron board (a sharp change of direction to the left)
Low bridge ahead (height restriction shown)
Chevron board (a sharp change of direction to the right)
Pass either side
