Weight Limit: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Weight Limit Mean?
Vehicles exceeding the posted weight are prohibited from using this road or bridge.
About This Sign
Weight limit signs protect roads and bridges from damage by heavy vehicles. Overweight vehicles must use an alternate route.
Where you will see it
Weight limit signs are posted at the entrance of roads and bridges that could be damaged by heavy vehicles. The number shown is the maximum weight allowed.
What to do
- Check your vehicle's weight against the number on the sign.
- Do not enter if your vehicle is over the posted weight.
- Take the alternate route if you are overweight.
A common mistake
Drivers of loaded trucks or trailers may forget that cargo adds weight. A vehicle can be over the limit even if the empty vehicle would be under it.
What to remember for the test
Remember the purpose: protecting roads and bridges from damage by heavy vehicles. Vehicles over the posted weight are prohibited and must use another route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Weight Limit mean?
Vehicles exceeding the posted weight are prohibited from using this road or bridge.
What shape and color is the Weight Limit?
The Weight Limit uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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