Motorcycles Only road sign (R116)
Regulatory · Command · R116

Motorcycles Only Sign

This road or part of the road may be used by motorcycles only. No other vehicles are permitted.

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
R116
Category
Regulatory
Group
Command

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

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

A SPEED LIMIT sign has a selective restriction plate beneath it showing only a motorcycle symbol. What does this combination mean?▼
The speed limit shown applies to motorcycles only

A SELECTIVE RESTRICTION plate placed beneath a regulatory sign indicates the sign applies ONLY to the class of vehicle shown. A motorcycle symbol beneath a speed limit means that speed limit applies TO MOTORCYCLES ONLY. Other vehicles are governed by the standard speed limit for that road.

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.

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