R336
At a glance
- Sign code
- R336
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Indicates that the lane to which the sign applies is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles carrying the minimum number of occupants indicated in the diamond symbol.
What the Reserved lane for high-occupancy vehicles sign means
This lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles only — vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown in the diamond. The dashed yellow line marks the reserved lane.
What you must do
Only drive in the marked lane if your vehicle carries the required minimum number of occupants; otherwise keep to the other lanes.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved lane 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 R336 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.