Height limit: what it means

What it means

This sign tells you there is a height restriction ahead. The number on the sign is a height in metres.

What you must do

If your vehicle is higher than the height on the sign, use another road. The load counts too: if the load is higher than the height on the sign, use another road.

Where you see it

On any public road.

Remember

Count the load, not only the vehicle.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs indicates that there is a height restriction ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   The Height limit sign shows that there is a height restriction ahead.

2. Question 2

   

   Your vehicle is higher than the height indicated on a Height limit sign on the road ahead. What must you do?

   • A Proceed slowly along the centre of the roadway
   • B Stop and wait for a traffic officer to direct you
   • C Use another road not indicated by the sign
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   Answer: C: Use another road not indicated by the sign

   If your vehicle is higher than the height on the sign, you must use another road.

3. Question 3

   

   True or false?

   A Height limit sign applies to the height of the vehicle only; the height of the load on the vehicle is not taken into account.

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   Answer: False

   The load counts too: if your load is higher than the height on the sign, use another road.