Prohibition signs

Axle mass limit (R40)

South African Axle mass limit road sign (R40)
Axle mass limit — prohibition signs used on South African roads.

If the axle mass of any of your vehicle’s axles exceeds the indicated mass in tons, use another road or part of the road not indicated by this sign.

Where

On any public road.

Purpose

To prohibit certain heavy vehicles from using the road.

Action

If the axle mass of any of your vehicle’s axles exceeds the indicated mass in tons, use another road or part of the road not indicated by this sign.

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