Command sign · R111
Cyclists only sign (R111)
This route is for pedal cycles.
What does the cyclists only sign mean?
This route is for pedal cycles.
What should you do?
Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
| Sign code | R111 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Command signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the cyclists only sign
A blue circle with a white bicycle symbol.
Where you will see it
At the start of a road or part of a road for cyclists.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
- Cyclists may use only the part marked.
The common mistake
Not the same as a painted bicycle lane beside a normal road. This sign reserves the whole route.
Why this sign matters
Separating cyclists from motor traffic reduces the chance of serious collisions. The sign tells drivers to keep out of the route.
About command signs
Command signs tell you what you must do, such as keeping left or using a minimum speed. They are blue circles with white symbols. The K53 learner's test asks you to recognise signs like the cyclists only sign (R111) and choose the correct response, so learn both the picture and the action.
How to answer a test question about this sign
- Look at the shape and colour first. They tell you the group: command signs for this one.
- Recall what the sign asks of you: keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
- Remove the options that describe a different group of sign, then choose the response that matches the action.
Want the full explanation? Read the chapter Speed signs and mandatory directions.
Signs it is often confused with
Learners mix up signs that look or sound similar. Compare the cyclists only sign with these:
Minimum speed (R101)A blue circle with a white number. It looks like a speed limit but is blue, not red-bordered.
Vehicles over indicated mass only (R102)A blue circle with a mass figure in tonnes (the sample artwork shows 10 t).
Keep left (R103)A blue circle with a white arrow slanting down to the left.Test yourself: Cyclists only sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- This route is for pedal cycles.
- You may not exceed 120 km/h.
- Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
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Answer A: This route is for pedal cycles.
Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
Memory tip: R111 · Cyclists only
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Adjust your speed to the road and weather conditions.
- Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
- Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
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Answer C: Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
Cyclists only: This route is for pedal cycles.
Memory tip: Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
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Cyclists only sign: quick questions
What does the cyclists only sign (R111) mean?
This route is for pedal cycles.
What should you do at the cyclists only sign?
Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route. Cyclists may use only the part marked.
Where will you see the cyclists only sign?
At the start of a road or part of a road for cyclists.
What is the common mistake with the cyclists only sign?
Not the same as a painted bicycle lane beside a normal road. This sign reserves the whole route.
Sign artwork: Southern African Development Community (SADC), public domain. AceK53 is an independent study aid. Always confirm test requirements with your driving licence testing centre.