Command sign · R112
Shared pedestrian and cycle route sign (R112)
This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
What does the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign mean?
This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
What should you do?
Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
| Sign code | R112 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Command signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign
A blue circle showing both a pedestrian and a bicycle on one route.
Where you will see it
At the start of a path or road part shared by people on foot and on bicycles.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- Do not drive on it.
- Pedestrians and cyclists share the space and must look out for one another.
The common mistake
R112 shares one path. R113–R115 show versions where the route is split, so look for which symbol sits on which side.
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 shared pedestrian and cycle route sign (R112) 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: do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
- 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 shared pedestrian and cycle route 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: Shared pedestrian and cycle route sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
- You may not exceed 60 km/h.
- Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
Show the answer
Answer A: This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
Memory tip: R112 · Shared pedestrian and cycle route
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
- Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
- Drive more slowly when weather, traffic or visibility requires it.
Show the answer
Answer A: Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
Shared pedestrian and cycle route: This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
Memory tip: Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
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Shared pedestrian and cycle route sign: quick questions
What does the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign (R112) mean?
This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
What should you do at the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign?
Do not drive on it. Pedestrians and cyclists share the space and must look out for one another.
Where will you see the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign?
At the start of a path or road part shared by people on foot and on bicycles.
What is the common mistake with the shared pedestrian and cycle route sign?
R112 shares one path. R113–R115 show versions where the route is split, so look for which symbol sits on which side.
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.