Goods vehicles exceeding an indicated GVM: what it means
Sign R230, TR230
What it means
This sign tells the driver of a goods vehicle over a certain mass that he or she must not go past the sign. The mass is shown in tonnes, by a number on the sign.
What you must do
If you are driving a goods vehicle with a GVM or GCM over the mass on the sign, do not go past this sign.
Where you see it
On any public road, lane, path or area.
Remember
A goods vehicle heavier than the number may not go past.
GVM means gross vehicle mass. GCM means gross combination mass.
Test yourself
Question 1
Which of these signs prohibits a goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass in excess of the mass indicated on the sign from proceeding beyond it?
A B C Show answer
Answer: Picture C
This sign stops a goods vehicle that is heavier than the mass shown on the sign.
Question 2
In which unit is the number displayed on a 'Goods vehicles exceeding an indicated GVM' prohibition sign expressed?
Show answer
Answer: A: Tonnes
The number on this sign shows the mass in tonnes.
Part of the chapter Prohibition signs and what they mean
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