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Sheep ahead — South African Road Sign W312

Warns that sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead, often in farming or grazing areas. Slow down and be ready to stop; sheep often move in flocks and can block or wander across the road.

Sheep ahead road sign

W312

At a glance

Sign code
W312
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of sheep (farm animals) ahead.

What the Sheep ahead sign means

Warns that sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead, often in farming or grazing areas.

What you must do

Slow down and be ready to stop; sheep often move in flocks and can block or wander across the road.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Sheep 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 W312 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 2026-09-04.

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