The purpose of road traffic signs is to regulate traffic in such a way that traffic flow and road traffic safety are promoted. The aim of this document is to provide a clear guide, in simple form, of the vehicle controls, rules of the road and road traffic signs that a driver is required to observe and apply in. At this juncture and in line with the decade of action for road safety 20112020, i am calling on all road and traffic authorities, road safety practitioners from the private sector, and local authorities and other. Road and traffic signs in south africa need to know.
Road signs sa have been adopted from the sadc southern african development community rtsm, a manual aimed at harmonizing traffic signs in the country. Please note the below downloads will download in pdf format. Areas of interest where sartsm south african road traffic signs manual is mostly used. How is south african road traffic signs manual abbreviated. Adhering to the prescribed specifications laid out in colto and the south african road traffic signs manual, combined with the use of approved quality materials and ensuring the. African development community road traffic signs manual. Southern african development community road traffic signs manual. Most of these signs were in the preceding south african. This is a very comprehensive document and will be made available in pdf documents. In the intervening period the south african road traffic signs. Learning south africa s rules of the road is a vital part of getting your k53 learners licence. Road signs and markings you must know the meanings of the various road signs, traffic signals and road surface markings, and how to respond to them when you see them on the road.
Road signs in south africa are based on the sadcrtsm, a document designed to harmonise traffic signs in member states of the southern africa development community. Chapter 8 traffic safety measures and signs for road works and. Regulatory signs aaa control signs command signs comprehensive signs prohibition signs reservation signs warning signs aaa warning signs guidance signs aaa local direction signs tourism guidance signs tourism general service signs. In this video we do an overview of the different types of road traffic signs, by means of a road traffic signs chart, made available by the department of transport, south africa. A3 425 mm x 303 mm or a2 600 mm x 426 mm fully encapsulated charts this authentic series of ten minichart posters displays the full set of southern african development community official road traffic signs.
Road signs in africa stay close to the vienna convention on road signs and signals concerning shape and function. South african road traffic signs manual book, 1999. Youll need to know most of these signs for your learners licence test, and it is advisable to know all of them in order to become a good driver and pass your future drivers licence test you never know which traffic signs you might come across during your test. Sartsm stands for south african road traffic signs manual. Sartsm is defined as south african road traffic signs manual rarely.
This manual is the second volume of the tmh 16 south african manual for traffic impact and site traffic. Amended by national land transport transition act 22 of 2000. Road traffic signs, signals and markings the purpose of road traffic signs is to regulate traffic in such a way that traffic flow and road traffic safety are promoted. Sa road signs ptyltd has been involved in the signage industry for over 5 years. Minimum requirements for registration and retention of grading for driving licence testing centres. This manual is the second volume of the tmh 16 south african manual for traffic impact and site traffic assessments. Study the overview given in the new official k53 manual well and you will more easily understand and remember all the road signs, signals and road. A driver instructors manual road traffic department. South african road traffic signs manual volume 2 chapter isbn status dot file date revised version 000000 digitised march 2015 digitising carried out by wsp aurecon 314 glenwood road. Amended by nrt amendment act 8 of 1998 from1 aug 2000. Sadc road traffic signs poster foresight publications. Department of transport, green light consortium south africa. National road traffic act south african government. If driving in a country where you drive on the other side to the road.
Sadc road traffic signs manual pdf ebook market national road traffic. The code includes all the information you will need to know about traffic rules and regulations, traffic signs, signals and road markings. The traffic signs manual the manual offers advice to traffic authorities and their contractors, designers and managing agents in the united kingdom, on the correct use of traffic signs and road markings on the highway network. There are also some local signs unique to south africa. There are around 30 questions on rules of the road in the learners licence test, and learners need to score 74% 2230 or higher in the section in order to pass it.
Tmh 16 volume 2 south african traffic impact and site traffic. Priority road signs in south africa are designed to clarify who has priority at the junction road ahead. Traffic assessment standards and requirements tmh 16 volume 2 south african traffic impact and site impact assessment standards and requirements manual i preface. Road signs in south africa simple english wikipedia, the. August 2010 draft final this manual is a revision of. South africa road traffic signs regulatory signs stop give way give way at roundabout give way to pedestrians pedestrians priority one way traffic do not enter one way traffic.
To organise all those employed directly or indirectly, in local authority and allied undertakings of the economy whether in the public private or voluntary sector. Many visitors to the arrive alive road safety website have raised enquiries pertaining to the various road traffic signs found on the roads of south africa. South african south african road traffic signs road. Here you can study all of the k53 south african road signs and markings. You have to individually score 2230 for rules of the road, 2330 for road traffic signs. Road safety audits, final draft 29 march 1999 and has been prepared by siegfried grosskopf, road safety engineer, for the road traffic. The manual covers aspects regulated under the south african road traffic act that directly affect drivers and riders and, is set out in a clear format to enable all road users to gain an understanding of the law and their obligations to other road users. It also provided guidance on maintaining your vehicle, what to do in. We understand the urgency that surround the road industry. South african road safety audit manual second edition. A5 page graphic chart in pdf format depictingroad traffic signs in use in south africa. Southern african development community road traffic signs. Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road. National department of transport, south africa, 2001, 2004, 2012.
Road markings regulates, control and warn traffic by. Traffic signs manual chapter 8 part 2 road works and temporary situations operations 2009 ref. Sa learner driver manual road traffic signs version 1. With indepth knowledge of prescribed specifications, and applications, we aim to provide a turnkey solution for any road. Tmh 16 volume 2 south african traffic impact and site.
Mandatory requirements are set out in the traffic signs. Section 1500 accommodation of traffic module 6 traffic. A uniform and expanded approach towards the design, opera tion and control of traffic signals. Sa learner driver manual road traffic signs version.
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