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Cyclists ahead — South African Road Sign W309

Warns that cyclists may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down, watch for cyclists, and give them room when passing or where they may cross your path.

Cyclists ahead road sign

W309

At a glance

Sign code
W309
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of cyclists ahead.

What the Cyclists ahead sign means

Warns that cyclists may be on or crossing the road ahead.

What you must do

Slow down, watch for cyclists, and give them room when passing or where they may cross your path.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Cyclists ahead 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 W309 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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