R217
At a glance
- Sign code
- R217
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Stopping is prohibited from this sign onward, other than in an emergency or where the rules of the road oblige you to stop.
What the Stopping prohibited sign means
You may not stop your vehicle here at all, not even for a moment. You can keep driving past, but bringing the vehicle to a halt is not allowed.
What you must do
Keep moving past this point. Do not halt to wait, to load or drop off passengers, or to load goods.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Stopping prohibited 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 R217 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.