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Mass limit sign — South African road sign
Regulatory sign

Mass limit sign

What it means

To prevent certain heavy vehicles from using a road or part of a road. If the GVM or GCM of your vehicle exceeds the mass indicated in tons, use another road or part of the road, which is not indicated by this sign. If your vehicle’s GVM or GCM is less than the indicated mass in tons, you may use this road.

Where you’ll see it

On any public road.

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