Road signs in Africa stay close to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals concerning shape and function. There are also some local signs unique to South Africa. A white background signifies the sign is permanent. A yellow background signifies that the sign is temporary. Warning signs are an upwards-pointing red triangle and black pictogram describing the danger or obstruction. Speed limit signs are a red circle with the limitation in black. South Africa drives on the left.
Priority signs
Prohibitory signs
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No unauthorized vehicles
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No U-turn
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No parking
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No stopping
Temporary prohibitory signs
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No unauthorized vehicles
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No parking
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No stopping
Warning signs
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Roundabout ahead
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Gentle curve right
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Gentle curve left
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Sharp curve right
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Sharp curve left
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Hairpin turn (to right)
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Hairpin turn (to left)
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Winding road
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Winding road
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Combined curves
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Combined curves
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Two way traffic
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Two way traffic crossroad
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Right lane ends
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Left lane ends
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Concealed driveway
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Concealed driveway
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Concealed driveway
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Traffic Signals ahead
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STOP ahead
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Give Way ahead
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Pedestrian crossing
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Pedestrian
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Children
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Tunnel ahead
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Single vehicle passage structure ahead
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General Warning (this sign may include an additional information plate below it)
Temporary warning signs
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Roundabout ahead
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Gentle curve right
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Gentle curve left
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Sharp curve right
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Sharp curve left
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Hairpin turn (to right)
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Hairpin turn (to left)
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Winding road
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Winding road
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Combined curves
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Combined curves
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Two way traffic
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Two way traffic crossroad
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Right lane ends
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Left lane ends
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Concealed driveway
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Concealed driveway
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Concealed driveway
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Traffic Signals ahead
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STOP ahead
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Give Way ahead
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Pedestrian crossing
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Pedestrian
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Children
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Single vehicle passage structure ahead
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General Warning (this sign may include an additional information plate below it)
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Dual-carriageway motorway begins
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Single-carriageway motorway begins
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Residential zone begins
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Dual-carriageway motorway ends
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Single-carriageway motorway ends
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Residential zone ends
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