R6
At a glance
- Sign code
- R6
- Type
- Regulatory
- Official meaning
- Regulatory control sign requiring the driver travelling in the direction of the black (downward) arrow to yield right of way to oncoming traffic, shown by the red (upward) arrow, at a constriction such as a narrow bridge or lane.
What the Give Way / Yield to oncoming traffic sign means
At a narrow section of road, you must give way to traffic coming towards you. The oncoming vehicles have right of way and you must wait for them to pass.
What you must do
Slow down as you approach, check for oncoming traffic, and stop if necessary to let it through before you proceed.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Give Way / Yield to oncoming traffic 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 R6 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 2026-09-03.