R320
At a glance
- Sign code
- R320
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Reservation sign indicating that the lane it applies to is set aside for high-occupancy vehicles carrying not fewer than the number of occupants shown.
What the Reserved for high-occupancy vehicles sign means
This lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown in the diamond (here, 12 or more).
What you must do
Only use the reserved lane if your vehicle carries at least the indicated number of occupants; otherwise keep to the general-traffic lanes.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved for high-occupancy vehicles 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 R320 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.