R209
At a glance
- Sign code
- R209
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Regulatory prohibition sign forbidding a left turn at the road junction ahead of the sign.
What the Left turn prohibited ahead sign means
You are not allowed to turn left at the intersection ahead.
What you must do
Do not turn left ahead; continue straight or use a permitted route.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Left turn prohibited ahead 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 R209 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.