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Single-carriageway freeway begins — South African Road Sign R402

You are entering a single-carriageway freeway, where freeway rules apply even though both directions share one carriageway. Obey freeway rules from here - no stopping, no pedestrians, no slow vehicles or U-turns - and take extra care as oncoming traffic is not separated.

Single-carriageway freeway begins road sign

R402

At a glance

Sign code
R402
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
A comprehensive sign indicating the start of a single-carriageway freeway, from where the rules applicable to freeways take effect.

What the Single-carriageway freeway begins sign means

You are entering a single-carriageway freeway, where freeway rules apply even though both directions share one carriageway.

What you must do

Obey freeway rules from here - no stopping, no pedestrians, no slow vehicles or U-turns - and take extra care as oncoming traffic is not separated.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Single-carriageway freeway begins 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 R402 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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