K53 Prep

Pedestrian priority

Regulatory R5
Where you'll see it
At the entrance to an area intended for pedestrians
What it means
To give priority to pedestrians but limit other traffic to emergency vehicles, vehicles loading and off loading goods and maintenance vehicles
What you must do
  • When driving any of the above-mentioned vehicles, drive carefully in the area at a maximum speed of 15 km/h
  • Priority must be given to pedestrians crossing or wanting to cross the road
  • When loading or off loading goods, only do so in areas marked by road traffic signs. No other vehicles are permitted in such an area

Source: Signs manual R5