R131
At a glance
- Sign code
- R131
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Only animal-drawn vehicles are permitted beyond this sign.
What the Animal-drawn vehicles only sign means
This blue command sign means the road or lane ahead is reserved for animal-drawn vehicles only, such as a horse-drawn cart.
What you must do
If you are not driving an animal-drawn vehicle, do not use this lane or road; keep to the general-traffic route.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Animal-drawn vehicles 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 R131 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.