Control signs

Pedestrian priority (R11)

South African Pedestrian priority road sign (R11)
Pedestrian priority — control signs used on South African roads.

When driving any of the above-mentioned vehicles, drive carefully in the area at a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Priority must be given to pedestrians crossing or wanting to cross the road. When loading or off-loading goods, only do so in areas marked by road traffic signs. No other vehicles are permitted in such an area.

Where

At the entrance to an area intended for pedestrians.

Purpose

To give priority to pedestrians but limit other traffic to emergency vehicles, loading vehicles, goods vehicles and maintenance vehicles.

Action

When driving any of the above-mentioned vehicles, drive carefully in the area at a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Priority must be given to pedestrians crossing or wanting to cross the road. When loading or off-loading goods, only do so in areas marked by road traffic signs. No other vehicles are permitted in such an area.

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