Bus stop ahead — South African Road Sign IN16

There is a bus stop ahead. Be aware that buses may be stopping or pulling away ahead; watch for passengers near the road.

Bus stop ahead road sign

IN16

At a glance

Sign code
IN16
Type
Guidance
Official meaning
Information sign IN16: indicates a bus stop ahead.

What the Bus stop ahead sign means

There is a bus stop ahead.

What you must do

Be aware that buses may be stopping or pulling away ahead; watch for passengers near the road.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Bus stop ahead 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 IN16 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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