Cycle Lane Reservation road sign (R304)
Regulatory · Reservation · R304

Cycle Lane Reservation Sign

This lane or area is reserved for cyclists only. Motor vehicles must not enter.

What Kind of Sign Is This?

Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignoring one is an offence. They are the largest group in the K53 test and the one candidates most often lose marks on.

NATIS code
R304
Category
Regulatory
Group
Reservation

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.

What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
Come to a complete stop at the stop line

The STOP sign (octagonal, red) requires a complete stop at the stop line. You must stop regardless of whether traffic is present, check for safety, then proceed.

A triangular sign with a red border and a white background pointing upwards — what does it mean?▼
Give way to approaching traffic

The YIELD (Give Way) sign is an inverted triangle with a red border. You must give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.

What does a round red sign with a white horizontal bar in the centre mean?▼
No entry, do not enter this road

The NO ENTRY sign (round, red, white horizontal bar) means entry to this road is prohibited. You must not drive past this sign.

A round sign with a red border shows the number "60". What does this mean?▼
Maximum speed of 60 km/h

A round sign with a red border and a number indicates a MAXIMUM speed limit. You must not exceed 60 km/h at this location.

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