Comprehensive signs
Maximum number of vehicles (R540)

Do not enter an area if that would mean there would be more than the number of vehicles indicated.
Where
Below the appropriate regulatory sign.
Purpose
To indicate to the driver that the reservation indicated on the regulatory sign is further restricted by a maximum number of vehicles as indicated on this sign.
Action
Do not enter an area if that would mean there would be more than the number of vehicles indicated. REGULATORY SIGNS IN GUIDANCE SIGNS - DIRECTION SIGNS A regulatory sign is sometimes included in a guidance sign. Examples are those • at toll roads, • speed limits on one of the lanes of a road or • a prohibition on heavy vehicles. 3.7 COMBINATION SIGNS (REGULATORY) R208-502 – No unauthorised vehicles, two limited time periods R213-512 – No U-turn, night-time R306-523 – Limited parking, pay & display R105-569 – Proceed left only, goods vehicle over indicated GVM R109-502 – Turn right, two time periods R209-569 – No left turn ahead, goods vehicle over indicated GVM R217-571 – No stopping, vehicle conveying dangerous goods R201-511 – Speed limit, daytime R205-502 – Length limit, two time periods R101-568 – Minimum speed, goods vehicle R201-562 - Speed limit, motor cycle R132+IN11.3 – Pay toll (on high visibility background), for a distance R214+IN11.2 – No overtaking – all vehicle, for distance
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Other comprehensive signs
- No motor cars, during indicated period (CS18)
- Dual-carriageway Freeway Begins (R103)
- Single-carriageway Freeway Begins (R104)
- Residential Area (R105)
- Right-of-way (R106)
- Maximum stay during two periods or days (R505)
- Reserved movement by vehicle class (R520)
- Pay and display (R523)