Regulatory Signs - Control Signs

Stop Sign 
The stop regulatory sign R1 imposes a mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle with its front end in line with such sign, or, if STOP LINE marking RTM1 is used in conjunction with such sign in the prescribed manner, immediately behind such stop line, and that such driver shall not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Stop Sign 
(May be specified in urban areas where the footpath is narrow and visibility of the standard stop sign is restricted by other signs or vegetation) 
The stop regulatory sign R1 imposes a mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle with its front end in line with such sign, or, if STOP LINE marking RTM1 is used in conjunction with such sign in the prescribed manner, immediately behind such stop line, and that such driver shall not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Stop/Yield 
A mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle wishing to proceed straight-on or to the right at the junction ahead, shall act as for STOP sign R1; that the requirement of that driver of a vehicle wishing to proceed to the left at the junction ahead shall yield right of way to all traffic, from the right (both vehicular and pedestrian), on the roadway which is joined by the roadway on which the driver is travelling where such traffic is so close as to constitute a danger or potential danger. 

The yield portion of sign R1.2 which includes a left turn arrow, shall not be used without a STOP sign R1, and shall not be used at a traffic signal.

3-Way Stop 
A mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle approaching a 3 WAY STOP sign R1.3 shall stop such vehicle in accordance with the provisions of STOP sign R1, AND such driver shall not proceed into the junction until every vehicle which has stopped at any other STOP LINE marking RTM1 at such junction first, and which would, in the normal course of events, cross the path of the driver's vehicle, has cleared the junction.
4 - Way Stop  
A mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle approaching a 4 Way Stop sign R1.4 shall stop such vehicle in accordance with the provisions of STOP sign R1, AND such driver shall not proceed into the junction until every vehicle which has stopped at any other STOP LINE marking RTM1 at such junction first, and which would, in the normal course of events, cross the path of the driver's vehicle, has cleared the junction.
Stop Sign and Go 
This mandatory sign is used by temporary scholar patrolsor for other temporary use, such as a police road block . 
Stop-and-Go sign R1.5 indicates to a driver of a vehicle that he or she shall act as for Stop sign R1 when "STOP" is displayed and; if "GO" is displayed, he or she shall proceed with caution.  
Yield 
The yield regulatory sign R2 imposes a mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle approaching such a sign shall yield right-of-way to all traffic on the roadway which is joined by the roadway on which he or she is travelling; or rail traffic on the railway line which is crossed by the roadway on which he or she is travelling, where such traffic is so close as to constitute a danger or potential danger.:
Yield to Pedestrians 
The yield to pedestrians regulatory sign R2.1 imposes a mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle approaching such a sign shall yield right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the public road, or waiting to cross the public road.
Yield at Mini Circle 
The yield at mini circle regulatory sign R2.2 imposes a mandatory requirement that drivers of vehicles approaching a mini circle shall yield right of way to any vehicle which will cross any YIELD LINE marking RTM2 at such junction before them, and which, in the normal course of events, will cross the path of such driver's vehicles, and that the driver shall move in a clockwise direction in such junction and attempt not to encroach on the mini circle. 
No Entry 
The no entry regulatory sign R3 is to indicate to the driver of a vehicle that the entry of all vehicular traffic is prohibited
One-Way Roadway 
The one way roadway sign R4.1 imposes a mandatory requirement on drivers that, if they intend to use the roadway concerned, then they shall only proceed in such roadway in the direction indicated by the arrow.
One-Way Roadway 
The one way roadway sign R4.2 imposes a mandatory requirement on drivers that, if they intend to use the roadway concerned, then they shall only proceed in such roadway in the direction indicated by the arrow.
One-Way Roadway 
The one way roadway sign R4.3 imposes a mandatory requirement on drivers that, if they intend to use the roadway concerned, then they shall only proceed in such roadway in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Pedestrian Priority 
The pedestrian priority sign R5 is to indicate to drivers of vehicles that only pedestrians shall be permitted in an area set aside as a pedestrian precinct marked by such signs and the contemplated vehicles such as loading goods, maintenance or emergency vehicles. In cases where drivers of these exempted vehicles pass beyond the point where such sign is displayed they shall yield right-of-way to all pedestrians who are crossing or who are about to cross their way; observe a maximum speed of 15 kilometres per hour unless another speed limit is indicated by another sign and, if delivering or loading goods, shall do so in places specifically marked for such purpose in such area.

Yield to oncoming Traffic 
The yield to oncoming traffic sign R6 imposes a mandatory requirement that the driver of a vehicle approaching such a sign shall yield righ-of-way to all oncoming traffic, at the point where the sign is displayed, where oncoming raffic is so close to the obstruction or constraint without causing danger or potential danger to the oncoming traffic, or reqire them to stop and shall proceed only when it is safe to do so.

 

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