Reserved lane for trams — South African Road Sign R339

This lane is reserved for trams. The dashed yellow line marks the reserved tram lane; other vehicles must keep out of it. Do not drive or stop in the marked tram lane; keep to the lanes meant for general traffic.

Reserved lane for trams road sign

R339

At a glance

Sign code
R339
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Indicates that the lane to which the sign applies is reserved for the exclusive use of trams.

What the Reserved lane for trams sign means

This lane is reserved for trams. The dashed yellow line marks the reserved tram lane; other vehicles must keep out of it.

What you must do

Do not drive or stop in the marked tram lane; keep to the lanes meant for general traffic.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Reserved lane for trams 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 R339 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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