Speed hump ahead — South African Road Sign W332

There is a speed hump (raised bump) across the road ahead, built to slow traffic down. Slow down well before the hump and cross it gently so you keep control and avoid damaging the vehicle.

Speed hump ahead road sign

W332

At a glance

Sign code
W332
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning that one or more speed humps are on the roadway ahead.

What the Speed hump ahead sign means

There is a speed hump (raised bump) across the road ahead, built to slow traffic down.

What you must do

Slow down well before the hump and cross it gently so you keep control and avoid damaging the vehicle.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W332 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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