Prohibition signs
Overtaking Prohibited (R49)
Do not overtake any vehicle for the next 500m. If you are driving a light motor vehicle, do not overtake another light motor vehicle. If you are driving a heavy motor vehicle, do not overtake another heavy vehicle
Where
On any public road.
Purpose
To inform drivers that overtaking vehicles is prohibited for the next 500m.
Action
Do not overtake any vehicle for the next 500m. If you are driving a light motor vehicle, do not overtake another light motor vehicle. If you are driving a heavy motor vehicle, do not overtake another heavy vehicle
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Other prohibition signs
- No U-turn, night-time (CS2)
- Speed Limit (R38)
- Mass Limit (R39)
- Axle mass limit (R40)
- Height Limit (R41)
- Length Limit (R42)
- Excessive Noise Prohibited (R43)
- Hitch-hiking prohibited (R207) (R44)