Reserved lane for buses — South African Road Sign R348

The marked lane is reserved for buses only. Other vehicles must keep out. Do not drive or stop in the bus lane unless you are driving a bus.

Reserved lane for buses road sign

R348

At a glance

Sign code
R348
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Reserved-lane sign: the indicated lane is reserved for buses.

What the Reserved lane for buses sign means

The marked lane is reserved for buses only. Other vehicles must keep out.

What you must do

Do not drive or stop in the bus lane unless you are driving a bus.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Reserved lane for 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 R348 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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