Cyclists and pedestrians only — South African Road Sign R114

This path is reserved for pedestrians and pedal cyclists together, who share the same space. Motor vehicles may not enter. Pedestrians and cyclists share the path, so cyclists must ride slowly and give way to people on foot.

Cyclists and pedestrians only road sign

R114

At a glance

Sign code
R114
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A command sign indicating the route ahead is reserved for pedestrians and pedal cycles, with no separation between them.

What the Cyclists and pedestrians only sign means

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

What you must do

Motor vehicles may not enter. Pedestrians and cyclists share the path, so cyclists must ride slowly and give way to people on foot.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R114 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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