Are cyclists allowed to use National roads in South Africa?
Can I cycle from Cape Town to Colesburg along the N1?
South Africa's Arrive Alive site says that no cyclists are allowed on freeways, but is the (entire) N1 a freeway?
Wikipedia says South African national routes are
roads and freeways
Google maps seems to say yes to cycling on the N1 starting from Worcester. The first 130km from Cape Town are over Wellington and Bain's Pass.
Update
Found this blog entry. The man traveled on the N7 with his bicycle. Screen shot of the route.
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Are cyclists allowed on national roads in South Africa?
According to South African traffic laws, bicycles are regarded as legal vehicles. We have the same right to safe passage as anyone else traveling on the road and are required to follow the rules of the road and Provincial and National cycling legislation.Is cycling allowed in national highway?
According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) norms, two and three-wheelers are not allowed on the freeway.Are cyclists entitled to use the road?
Cyclists have the same rights on the road as everyone else. This means that you must give way to them if you are turning left or right; remember, lane splitting is perfectly legal and so you must take account of the fact that they may be approaching on either side of your car and moving faster than you at that point.What roads can cyclists not use?
Cycling is generally permissible on all roads except motorways. In themselves, major roads are fine by bike. They're direct. They're better maintained, with potholes fixed sooner and surfaces treated first when it's icy.How dangerous are South African roads for Cyclists ?
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