Roadway narrows from the right side ahead — South African Road Sign W329

Warns that the road ahead narrows on the right-hand side, with the left edge staying straight. Reduce speed and be aware the available width is reduced on the right; keep your position and watch for traffic moving in as the right side closes in.

Roadway narrows from the right side ahead road sign

W329

At a glance

Sign code
W329
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning that the roadway narrows from the right side ahead.

What the Roadway narrows from the right side ahead sign means

Warns that the road ahead narrows on the right-hand side, with the left edge staying straight.

What you must do

Reduce speed and be aware the available width is reduced on the right; keep your position and watch for traffic moving in as the right side closes in.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W329 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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