R237
At a glance
- Sign code
- R237
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- A regulatory prohibition sign indicating that animal-drawn vehicles may not proceed beyond this sign.
What the Animal-drawn vehicles prohibited sign means
Animal-drawn vehicles, such as a horse and cart, are not allowed on this road.
What you must do
If you are driving an animal-drawn vehicle, do not enter or continue on this road; use an alternative route.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Animal-drawn vehicles 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 R237 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.