R351
At a glance
- Sign code
- R351
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Reserved-lane sign: the indicated lane is reserved for buses, trams and mini-buses.
What the Reserved lane for buses, trams and mini-buses sign means
The marked lane is reserved for buses, trams and mini-buses only.
What you must do
Do not use the reserved lane unless you are driving a bus, tram or mini-bus.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Reserved lane for buses, trams 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.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R351 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.