Prohibition signs

Stopping Prohibited (R51)

South African Stopping Prohibited road sign (R51)
Stopping Prohibited — prohibition signs used on South African roads.

Do not stop unless to obey a traffic light or a traffic officer or to avoid a collision.

Where

On any public road. The sign may be supplemented by a red “no stopping line”.

Purpose

To ensure traffic flow and prevent that the drivers’ views are not impaired by stationary vehicles.

Action

Do not stop unless to obey a traffic light or a traffic officer or to avoid a collision.

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