R343
At a glance
- Sign code
- R343
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Indicates that the lane to which the sign applies is reserved for the exclusive use of buses and trams.
What the Reserved lane for buses and trams sign means
This lane is reserved for buses and trams. The dashed yellow line marks the reserved lane; other vehicles must keep out of it.
What you must do
Do not drive or stop in the marked lane; keep to the lanes meant for general traffic.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved lane for buses and 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.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R343 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.