Command signs

Cyclists and Pedestrians Only (R23)

South African Cyclists and Pedestrians Only road sign (R23)
Cyclists and Pedestrians Only — command signs used on South African roads.

Do not drive on this road or part of this road. Cyclists and pedestrians may use only that part of the road indicated by these signs. Where this part of the road is divided, cyclists may use the part indicated on the sign by a bicycle symbol. Pedestrians may use the part indicated on the sign by a pedestrian symbol.

Where

At the beginning of any road or part of the road.

Purpose

To indicate that a road or part of a road may be used by cyclists and/or pedestrians only. To indicate to cyclists and pedestrians which part of a road they must use. To indicate that part of the road is divided and that part may be used by cyclists and pedestrians only. A certain part may be used by cyclists or by pedestrians only, as indicated by the road traffic sign.

Action

Do not drive on this road or part of this road. Cyclists and pedestrians may use only that part of the road indicated by these signs. Where this part of the road is divided, cyclists may use the part indicated on the sign by a bicycle symbol. Pedestrians may use the part indicated on the sign by a pedestrian symbol.

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