Motor cycles only — South African Road Sign R116

This route is reserved for motorcycles. Only motorcycles may use it. Cars, trucks and other vehicles must not enter. Only motorcycles may proceed.

Motor cycles only road sign

R116

At a glance

Sign code
R116
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A command sign indicating that the road or lane ahead is reserved exclusively for motor cycles.

What the Motor cycles only sign means

This route is reserved for motorcycles. Only motorcycles may use it.

What you must do

Cars, trucks and other vehicles must not enter. Only motorcycles may proceed.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Motor cycles 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 R116 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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