Cyclists and pedestrians only — South African Road Sign R115

This path is reserved for pedestrians and pedal cyclists, but each has its own separate side. Motor vehicles may not enter. Pedestrians keep to the side shown for walkers and cyclists keep to the side shown for bicycles.

Cyclists and pedestrians only road sign

R115

At a glance

Sign code
R115
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A command sign indicating the route ahead is reserved for pedestrians and pedal cycles, with the path divided so each keeps to its own side.

What the Cyclists and pedestrians only sign means

This path is reserved for pedestrians and pedal cyclists, but each has its own separate side.

What you must do

Motor vehicles may not enter. Pedestrians keep to the side shown for walkers and cyclists keep to the side shown for bicycles.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R115 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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