Vehicles exceeding mass only: what it means

What it means

This sign compels (forces) drivers of certain heavy vehicles to use the road or part of the road it indicates. The sign shows a mass in tons.

What you must do

If your vehicle's GVM or GCM is more than the mass on the sign, use only the part of the road the sign indicates. If it is less, use a part of the road the sign does not indicate.

Where you see it

On any public road.

Remember

Heavier than the number: use the indicated part. Lighter: use another part.

GVM is Gross Vehicle Mass. GCM is Gross Combination Mass.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs compels drivers of certain heavy vehicles to use the road or part of the road indicated by the sign?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The Vehicles exceeding mass only sign forces drivers of certain heavy vehicles to use the road or part shown by it.

2. Question 2

   

   You are driving a vehicle with a GVM in excess of the mass indicated on the sign shown. Which part of the road must you use?

   • A A part of the road not indicated by the sign
   • B Only the part of the road indicated by the sign
   • C Any part of the road you choose
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   Answer: B: Only the part of the road indicated by the sign

   A vehicle heavier than the mass on the sign must use only the part of the road the sign shows.

3. Question 3

   Which part of the road must be used by a vehicle whose GVM or GCM is less than the mass indicated on a Vehicles exceeding mass only sign?

   • A Only the part of the road indicated by the sign
   • B A part of the road not indicated by the sign
   • C The shoulder of the road only
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   Answer: B: A part of the road not indicated by the sign

   A vehicle lighter than the mass on the sign must use a part of the road not shown by the sign.