Goods vehicles over the indicated GVM reservation: what it means

What it means

An area is reserved for goods vehicles over the GVM (gross vehicle mass) on the sign. One version reserves a road and the other reserves a parking area.

What you must do

If you are not driving a goods vehicle over the GVM on the sign, do not use the road or the parking area.

Remember

Only goods vehicles over the mass on the sign.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   A goods vehicle reservation sign indicates a gross vehicle mass (GVM). For which vehicles is the area concerned reserved?

   • A Goods vehicles over the GVM shown on the sign
   • B Goods vehicles under the GVM shown on the sign
   • C Vehicles other than goods vehicles
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   Answer: A: Goods vehicles over the GVM shown on the sign

   The area is reserved for goods vehicles over the gross vehicle mass (GVM) shown on the sign.

2. Question 2

   A road is reserved by a Goods vehicles over the indicated GVM reservation sign. The gross vehicle mass of your goods vehicle is below the mass shown. Are you permitted to use the road?

   • A Yes, because the vehicle is a goods vehicle
   • B No, the road may not be used
   • C Yes, provided no heavier vehicle is present
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   Answer: B: No, the road may not be used

   If your goods vehicle is not over the GVM on the sign, you may not use the reserved road.