Start of a reserved lane for buses, midi-buses and mini-buses — South African Road Sign R335

Marks the start of a lane reserved for buses, midibuses and minibuses only. From this point, only buses, midibuses and minibuses may use the reserved lane; all other vehicles must stay in the normal lanes.

Start of a reserved lane for buses, midi-buses and mini-buses road sign

R335

At a glance

Sign code
R335
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Indicates the beginning of a traffic lane reserved exclusively for buses, midibuses and minibuses.

What the Start of a reserved lane for buses, midi-buses and mini-buses sign means

Marks the start of a lane reserved for buses, midibuses and minibuses only.

What you must do

From this point, only buses, midibuses and minibuses may use the reserved lane; all other vehicles must stay in the normal lanes.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Start of a reserved lane 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.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R335 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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