Speed Limit 50 km/h road sign (R201-50)
Regulatory · Speed Limit · R201-50

Speed Limit 50 km/h Sign

Maximum speed is 50 km/h. The default urban speed limit in South Africa.

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
R201-50
Category
Regulatory
Group
Speed Limit

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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