Pedal cycles only — South African Road Sign R111

This route is reserved for pedal cyclists. Only people riding bicycles may use it. If you are driving a motor vehicle, do not enter. Only pedal cyclists may proceed.

Pedal cycles only road sign

R111

At a glance

Sign code
R111
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A command sign indicating that the road, lane or path ahead is reserved exclusively for pedal cycles.

What the Pedal cycles only sign means

This route is reserved for pedal cyclists. Only people riding bicycles may use it.

What you must do

If you are driving a motor vehicle, do not enter. Only pedal cyclists may proceed.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R111 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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