Prohibition signs

Length Limit (R42)

South African Length Limit road sign (R42)
Length Limit — prohibition signs used on South African roads.

If applicable, take an alternative route.

Where

On any public road, especially in mountainous areas.

Purpose

To prohibit long vehicles from using a road where such a vehicle will not be able to negotiate a curve or will turn in such a manner that it will disrupt or endanger other traffic.

Action

If applicable, take an alternative route.

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