R301
At a glance
- Sign code
- R301
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- The road, lane or area indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of buses.
What the Reserved for buses sign means
This space or facility is reserved for buses only. Other vehicles are not allowed to use it.
What you must do
If you are not driving a bus, keep out of the reserved area.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved for buses 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 R301 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.