Axle mass limit

Axle mass limit: what it means

Sign R203, TR203

What it means

This sign prohibits certain heavy vehicles from using the road. The number on the sign is a mass in tons.

What you must do

If any axle of your vehicle has an axle mass over the mass on the sign, use another road or part of the road.

Where you see it

On any public road.

Remember

One axle over the number is enough to keep you off this road.

Test yourself

Question 1
What is the purpose of the Axle mass limit sign?
- A To prohibit certain heavy vehicles from using the road
- B To indicate the speed limit applicable to heavy vehicles
- C To limit the number of axles a vehicle may have
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Answer: A: To prohibit certain heavy vehicles from using the road
The Axle mass limit sign is there to prohibit certain heavy vehicles from using the road.
Question 2
Which of these signs requires you to use another road if the axle mass of any axle of your vehicle exceeds the mass indicated?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
At the Axle mass limit sign, use another road if any axle of your vehicle carries more than the mass shown.
Question 3
True or false?
The mass indicated on an Axle mass limit sign is given in tons.
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Answer: True
The mass on an Axle mass limit sign is given in tons.

Part of the chapter Prohibition signs and what they mean

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