Traffic control "stop" ahead, goods vehicles over the indicated GVM, a distance ahead: what it means

What it means

Traffic control "stop" ahead, for goods vehicles over the GVM (gross vehicle mass) on the sign. The stop is a distance ahead. The sign is on a high visibility background.

What you must do

If you are driving a goods vehicle over that GVM, slow down in good time and be ready to stop.

Remember

This stop warning is for goods vehicles over the mass on the sign.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   To which vehicles does the warning on the combination sign shown apply?

   • A Goods vehicles over the indicated GVM
   • B All motor vehicles on the road
   • C Goods vehicles under the indicated GVM
   Show answer

   Answer: A: Goods vehicles over the indicated GVM

   The plate showing a truck with a mass means the stop ahead warning is for goods vehicles over the indicated GVM.