Is it legal to ride on 'M' roads?

[Markthecycletourist]

I'm not too concerned about getting hit by a vehicle, I've been cycling the world for ten years through Europe, India, Vietnam and far worse traffic places than SA. My only concern really was legality and also mugging, although I suppose in SA that is prevalent everywhere? Would you say I'm safer taking the N2 to Swaziland or the small R66 road through the mountains? (I will likely be wild camping on the roadside)

[fabs]

The answer lies near the on-ramp when you enter the roads.

If there is a no bicycle sign or a minimum speed limit of 40km/hr , then bicycles are not allowed.

[MudLark]

(I will likely be wild camping on the roadside)

 

You may be okay but its a very substantial risk you're taking doing that. 

[devocean]

I cycle home along the M5 every single day from the Rondebosch common to the Koeberg interchange. I'll take my chances on the M5 over that so called "bike lane" through Salt River any day. I've passed traffic cops so many times and no issues. 

[Quagga]

It is not about M road or N road etc 

 

Cyclist are not allowed on the a Freeway and this sign will be at the entrance/exit  to the freeway.

 

Freeway starts = No cylcing

 

Freeway end = you can cycle here

[Markthecycletourist]

Update on this - I cycled the N2 from Mtunzi to Swaziland and it was actually great. Very nice road and I felt safe the whole time. People are very friendly and helpful, even the police.

[MudLark]

Mtunzi E Cape or Mtunzi KZN?