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Moveable bridge ahead — South African Road Sign W365

There is a moveable (opening) bridge ahead that may be raised or swung open for boats. Slow down and be prepared to stop — the bridge may be opening or closed to road traffic. Obey any signals or barriers at the bridge.

Moveable bridge ahead road sign

W365

At a glance

Sign code
W365
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning sign W365: a moveable bridge is ahead.

What the Moveable bridge ahead sign means

There is a moveable (opening) bridge ahead that may be raised or swung open for boats.

What you must do

Slow down and be prepared to stop — the bridge may be opening or closed to road traffic. Obey any signals or barriers at the bridge.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Moveable bridge 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 W365 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 2026-08-25.

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