Meaning C9
Closed to riders, livestock, carts, motor vehicles that cannot or may not travel faster than 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and disability vehicles. This sign closes the road to a group. If you are in that group, you may not pass.
Memory aid
C = closed. Red means no.
Common mistake
Common mistake: thinking the sign does not apply to your vehicle.
On the road
You want to enter a road and see sign C9 (Closed to riders, livestock, carts, motor vehicles that cannot or may not travel faster than 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and disability vehicles). This sign shows who the road is closed to.
What should you do?
- Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle.
- Choose another route if you need to.
- Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign C9 mean?
Closed to riders, livestock, carts, motor vehicles that cannot or may not travel faster than 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and disability vehicles. This sign closes the road to a group. If you are in that group, you may not pass. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?
What should you change as soon as you see this sign?
Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle. Choose another route if you need to. Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which vehicles or road users does this sign apply to?
The sign applies to the vehicles or road users pictured on it. In the exam, look closely at the symbols and supplementary plates.
Frequently asked questions
What does sign C9 mean?
Closed to riders, livestock, carts, motor vehicles that cannot or may not travel faster than 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and disability vehicles. This sign closes the road to a group. If you are in that group, you may not pass.
What should you do immediately at sign C9?
Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle. Choose another route if you need to. Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions.
What is a common mistake with sign C9?
Common mistake: thinking the sign does not apply to your vehicle.
What else should you watch for with this sign?
Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.
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