Roadway narrows from the left side ahead — South African Road Sign W330

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

Roadway narrows from the left side ahead road sign

W330

At a glance

Sign code
W330
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning that the roadway narrows from the left side ahead.

What the Roadway narrows from the left side ahead sign means

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

What you must do

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

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W330 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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