Reserved for taxis — South African Road Sign R309

This space is reserved for taxis only. Other vehicles may not use it. If you are not driving a taxi, keep out of the reserved area.

Reserved for taxis road sign

R309

At a glance

Sign code
R309
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
The road, lane or area indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of taxis.

What the Reserved for taxis sign means

This space is reserved for taxis only. Other vehicles may not use it.

What you must do

If you are not driving a taxi, keep out of the reserved area.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Reserved for taxis 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.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R309 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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