Weight Limit
Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color
Black on White
Vehicles heavier than the posted weight may not use this road or bridge. Heavier trucks must take a different route. This limit protects the road or bridge from damage.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Weight Limit. Recognize it by its vertical rectangle shape and black on white colors — a hallmark of regulatory signs.
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