No Overtaking Sign
Overtaking any vehicle is prohibited for the next 500 m. Do not cross the centre line to pass another vehicle.
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
- R214
- Category
- Regulatory
- Group
- Prohibitory
K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs
Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.
What does a round sign with a red border showing two cars side by side (one overtaking the other) with a red cross through it mean?▼
The NO OVERTAKING sign (round, red border, two cars) prohibits overtaking any vehicle. It applies until a "End of no overtaking" sign is seen or you leave the restricted zone.
What does a "NO OVERTAKING" sign look like?▼
The NO OVERTAKING sign is a round white sign with a red border showing a black car attempting to pass a red/orange car. It prohibits overtaking in both directions on that road section.
A sign shows a white disc with a red border and two cars side by side with a diagonal line through them. What does this mean?▼
The NO OVERTAKING prohibition sign (white disc with red border showing two cars side by side with a line through them) means overtaking is prohibited for the next 500m. You may not pass any vehicle ahead of you until this restriction ends.
What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
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.