No Left Turn road sign (R211)
Regulatory · Prohibitory · R211

No Left Turn Sign

Turning left is prohibited at this intersection. You may proceed straight or turn right.

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
R211
Category
Regulatory
Group
Prohibitory

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

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

A round sign with a red border shows a left arrow with a red cross through it. What does this mean?▼
No left turn

A round sign showing a left-pointing arrow crossed out means NO LEFT TURN at this intersection. You must not turn left here.

What does a white disc-shaped sign with a red border and a left-turning arrow crossed out mean?▼
No left turn allowed

A white disc with a red border showing a left-turning arrow crossed out is a PROHIBITION sign meaning NO LEFT TURN. Vehicles are prohibited from turning left at this intersection.

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.

Practise Road Signs
Signs-only drill · instant explanations
Full Signs Library
Every South African road sign in one place

Other Prohibitory Signs