R308
At a glance
- Sign code
- R308
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- The road, lane or area indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of motor cars.
What the Reserved for motorcars sign means
This space is reserved for motor cars only. Other types of vehicle may not use it.
What you must do
Only drive a motor car into the reserved area; other vehicle types must stay out.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved for motorcars 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 R308 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.