Length restricted: what it means
Sign W321, TW321
What it means
Curves in the road, or other structures on the side of the road, make the road impossible for long vehicles. The sign shows the length in metres.
What you must do
Find an alternative route (another way to go) if your vehicle is longer than the length on the sign.
Where you see it
On any road, but especially in mountainous areas.
Remember
The number is a length in metres. Longer vehicles must find another route.
Test yourself
Question 1
True or false?
The Length restricted sign may be displayed on any road, but is found especially in mountainous areas.
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Answer: True
The Length restricted sign can be on any road, but mostly in mountainous areas.
Question 2
Which of these signs warns that curves or structures at the roadside make the road ahead impossible for vehicles longer than the length indicated?
A B C Show answer
Answer: Picture B
This sign warns that vehicles longer than the length shown cannot use the road ahead.
Question 3
What is the driver of a vehicle longer than the length indicated on a Length restricted sign required to do?
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Answer: B: Find an alternative route
If your vehicle is longer than the sign shows, you must find another route.
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