R1.2
At a glance
- Sign code
- R1.2
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Vehicles must stop at the line; however, vehicles turning in the direction shown by the arrow need only yield to traffic with right of way.
What the Stop. But drivers turning left must give way / yield sign means
You must stop, but drivers turning left only have to yield (give way) rather than come to a complete stop.
What you must do
If you are going straight or other directions, stop fully. If you are turning left, slow down and give way to crossing traffic and pedestrians, stopping only if needed.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Stop. But drivers turning left must give way / yield 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.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R1.2 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.