Multi-phase traffic signals — South African Road Sign IN15

The traffic signal ahead works in several separate phases (here, three) rather than a simple stop-go cycle. Approach ready to obey the signal for your lane or movement, and be patient - your green may come in a later phase of the cycle.

Multi-phase traffic signals road sign

IN15

At a glance

Sign code
IN15
Type
Guidance
Official meaning
Indicates that the traffic signal ahead is a multi-phase signal, operating in the number of phases shown.

What the Multi-phase traffic signals sign means

The traffic signal ahead works in several separate phases (here, three) rather than a simple stop-go cycle.

What you must do

Approach ready to obey the signal for your lane or movement, and be patient - your green may come in a later phase of the cycle.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Multi-phase traffic signals is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign IN15 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.

Last updated 2026-08-23.

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