Right turn prohibited ahead — South African Road Sign R210

You are not allowed to turn right at the intersection ahead. Do not turn right ahead; continue straight or use a permitted route.

Right turn prohibited ahead road sign

R210

At a glance

Sign code
R210
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Regulatory prohibition sign forbidding a right turn at the road junction ahead of the sign.

What the Right turn prohibited ahead sign means

You are not allowed to turn right at the intersection ahead.

What you must do

Do not turn right ahead; continue straight or use a permitted route.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R210 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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