Abnormal vehicle reservation

Abnormal vehicle reservation: what it means

Sign R317, TR317, R317-P, TR317-P

What it means

An area is reserved for abnormal vehicles. One version of the sign reserves a road and the other reserves a parking area.

What you must do

If you are not driving an abnormal vehicle, do not use the road or the parking area.

Remember

Abnormal vehicles only.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs reserves an area for abnormal vehicles?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The blue sign with the letters A and V above a white R reserves an area for abnormal vehicles.
Question 2
You are driving a motor car behind slow traffic. A road ahead displays the sign shown. What must you do?
- A Use that road, as the sign indicates an alternative route
- B Keep off that road, as it is reserved for abnormal vehicles
- C Use that road, provided no abnormal vehicle is on it
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Answer: B: Keep off that road, as it is reserved for abnormal vehicles
The letters A and V above an R mean the road is for abnormal vehicles only, so keep off it.

Part of the chapter Reservation signs and other regulatory signs

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