R118
At a glance
- Sign code
- R118
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- A command sign indicating that the road or lane ahead is reserved exclusively for taxis.
What the Taxis only sign means
This route is reserved for taxis. Only taxis may use it.
What you must do
Do not enter unless you are driving a taxi; ordinary motorists must keep out of this lane or road.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Taxis 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.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R118 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.