R327
At a glance
- Sign code
- R327
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Reservation sign indicating that the road or lane it applies to is set aside exclusively for use by buses and minibuses.
What the Reserved for buses and mini-buses sign means
This lane or area is reserved for buses and minibuses only.
What you must do
If you are not driving a bus or minibus, do not use the reserved lane or space; keep to the lanes available to general traffic.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved for buses and mini-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.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R327 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.