R333
At a glance
- Sign code
- R333
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Indicates a roadway reserved exclusively for buses, midibuses and minibuses.
What the Reserved for buses, midi-buses and mini-buses sign means
This road or area is reserved for buses, midibuses and minibuses only.
What you must do
If you are not driving one of these three vehicle types, do not enter the reserved road or area.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved for buses, midi-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 R333 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.