Reserved lane for bicycles — South African Road Sign R304

The lane marked off here is reserved for bicycles only. Motor vehicles must keep out of it. Do not drive or stop in the reserved cycle lane; leave it clear for cyclists.

Reserved lane for bicycles road sign

R304

At a glance

Sign code
R304
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
The traffic lane indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of pedal cycles.

What the Reserved lane for bicycles sign means

The lane marked off here is reserved for bicycles only. Motor vehicles must keep out of it.

What you must do

Do not drive or stop in the reserved cycle lane; leave it clear for cyclists.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R304 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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