Reserved for midi-buses — South African Road Sign R311

This space is reserved for midi-buses only. Other vehicles may not stop or park here. Only midi-buses may use the reserved area. Drivers of other vehicles must keep clear.

Reserved for midi-buses road sign

R311

At a glance

Sign code
R311
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Reservation sign indicating that the section of roadway or parking area is reserved for the use of midi-buses.

What the Reserved for midi-buses sign means

This space is reserved for midi-buses only. Other vehicles may not stop or park here.

What you must do

Only midi-buses may use the reserved area. Drivers of other vehicles must keep clear.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Reserved for midi-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.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R311 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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