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Dead end — South African Road Sign IN4

The road you are about to turn onto is a cul-de-sac (no-through road) - it is a dead end in both directions, with no way through to another road. Only turn in here if your destination is on this short street; expect to turn around and come back, as there is no exit at the far end.

Dead end road sign

IN4

At a glance

Sign code
IN4
Type
Guidance
Official meaning
Indicates a cul-de-sac ahead; the red crossbar shows that the crossing road has no through route.

What the Dead end sign means

The road you are about to turn onto is a cul-de-sac (no-through road) - it is a dead end in both directions, with no way through to another road.

What you must do

Only turn in here if your destination is on this short street; expect to turn around and come back, as there is no exit at the far end.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Dead end 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 IN4 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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