Mass limit: what it means
Sign R202, TR202
What it means
This sign keeps certain heavy vehicles off a road or part of a road. The number on the sign is a mass in tons.
What you must do
If the GVM or GCM of your vehicle is more than the mass on the sign, use another road or part of the road. If it is less than the mass on the sign, you may use the road.
Where you see it
On any public road.
Remember
Heavier than the number: find another road.
GVM means gross vehicle mass. GCM means gross combination mass.
Test yourself
Question 1
Which of these signs is displayed to prevent certain heavy vehicles from using a road or part of a road?
A B C Show answer
Answer: Picture C
The Mass limit sign is there to keep certain heavy vehicles off a road or part of a road.
Question 2
The GVM of your vehicle exceeds the mass indicated on a Mass limit sign displayed on the road ahead. What must you do?
Show answer
Answer: A: Use another road or part of the road
If your vehicle's GVM or GCM is more than the mass on the sign, you must use another road.
Question 3
In which unit is the mass indicated on a Mass limit sign?
Show answer
Answer: B: Tons
The mass on a Mass limit sign is given in tons.
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