Cyclists and pedestrians only — South African Road Sign R112

This path is reserved for pedal cyclists and pedestrians together, who share the same space. Motor vehicles may not enter. Cyclists and pedestrians share the path, so cyclists must ride considerately and watch for people on foot.

Cyclists and pedestrians only road sign

R112

At a glance

Sign code
R112
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A command sign indicating the route ahead is reserved for pedal cycles and pedestrians, with no separation between them.

What the Cyclists and pedestrians only sign means

This path is reserved for pedal cyclists and pedestrians together, who share the same space.

What you must do

Motor vehicles may not enter. Cyclists and pedestrians share the path, so cyclists must ride considerately and watch for people on foot.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Cyclists and pedestrians only 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 R112 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 2026-09-03.

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