4.5m
Regulatory
Height limit
Vehicles higher than the displayed value must not proceed.
What the driver should doKnow the actual operating height and use another route when necessary.
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2.5m
Regulatory
Width limit
Vehicles wider than the displayed value are prohibited.
What the driver should doConfirm overall width including mirrors and load before entering.
18t
Regulatory
Gross weight limit
Vehicles above the shown total weight must not enter.
What the driver should doCheck actual operating weight and choose a permitted route.
8t AXLE
Regulatory
Axle weight limit
The load on an axle must not exceed the displayed value.
What the driver should doVerify axle distribution, not only total vehicle weight.
HGV ×
Regulatory
Heavy vehicles prohibited
Heavy goods vehicles may not enter this road or area.
What the driver should doFollow the signed restriction and use the designated route.
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