Regulatory · Prohibition Signs

Stopping prohibited

R217 · temporary: TR217

You may not stop where this sign is displayed, unless to obey a traffic light, traffic officer, or to avoid a collision.

Remember Stopping Prohibited (R217) by linking the visible symbol to its exact action: You may not stop where this sign is displayed, unless to obey a traffic light, traffic officer, or to avoid a collision.

Where

On any public road. The sign may be supplemented by a red “no stopping line”.

Purpose

To ensure traffic flow and prevent that driver’s views are not impaired by stationary vehicles.

Action

Do not stop unless to obey a traffic light or a traffic officer or to avoid a collision. Version 1.00 12 Jun 2012 Copyright © 2012 by SA Department of Transport

Manual on Road Traffic Signs, page 13.