No Entry Road Sign: Meaning and Rules

A no-entry sign means no vehicles may enter the road ahead. It is a round regulatory sign with a red circle and a white horizontal bar, used on South African roads and tested in the K53 learner's licence test.

What does a no-entry sign mean?

A no-entry sign is a regulatory sign that prohibits all vehicles from entering the road or lane ahead. It is a red circle with a white horizontal bar in the middle. You most often see it at the exit end of a one-way street, to stop drivers from entering against the flow of traffic.

What are the rules for a no-entry sign?

• No entry: no vehicle may pass the sign or enter the restricted road.
• It applies to all vehicles: cars, motorcycles, taxis and trucks.
• Emergency vehicles: only an ambulance, fire engine or police vehicle on duty may be exempt.

Where are no-entry signs used?

• At the wrong end of a one-way street, to block wrong-way drivers.
• At exits of parking areas and slip roads, where entry is not allowed.
• At roads closed for construction or events.

The no-entry sign is a regulatory sign. Browse all regulatory signs or the full K53 road signs guide, and revise priority rules in the rules of the road.

No-entry sign FAQ

What does a no-entry sign mean?
It means no vehicles may enter the road ahead. It is a red circle with a white horizontal bar.

What is the difference between a no-entry sign and a one-way sign?
A no-entry sign stops you entering a road; a one-way sign shows the single direction in which traffic may travel on that road.

What happens if you ignore a no-entry sign?
You commit a traffic offence, face a fine, and risk a head-on collision by driving against the traffic flow.

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