Maximum height sign

What it means

No vehicles over the height shown.

The red ring makes this an order. Vehicles taller than the height shown must not pass the sign.

These signs are used at non-arch bridges, placed on the bridge and at the side of the road before it.

Where you'll see it

At and before low non-arch bridges and other height restrictions.

Rules to know

• At non-arch bridges mandatory signs may be used; it is unlawful for an overheight vehicle to pass one of these. They are placed on the bridge and at the side of the road in front of the bridge.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 24

• You must obey traffic signs that give orders.

  The Highway Code, Rule 109

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Thinking the triangle and the red ring mean the same.

  Instead: The red ring is a legal limit; the triangle warns of the headroom.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• ANo vehicles over the height shown
• BNo buses or vehicles carrying more than 8 passengers
• CNo entry for vehicles.
• DNo ridden or accompanied horses

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