R242
At a glance
- Sign code
- R242
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Regulatory prohibition sign R242: both motorcycles and motorcars are prohibited beyond this point.
What the Motorcycles and motorcars prohibited sign means
Motorcycles and motorcars may not enter or proceed past this sign.
What you must do
If you are riding a motorcycle or driving a motorcar, do not proceed; use a permitted route.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Motorcycles and motorcars 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 R242 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.