New driver first day. My lorry is 18t. The road sign show below, it seems that don't allow 'excess' 18t to pass. My

[Petercen]

New driver first day.
My lorry is 18t. The road sign show below, it seems that don't allow 'excess' 18t to pass. My question is my lorry is just equal 18t, can I pass this sign? Thanks.

[ALEGONS]

Vehicles EXCEEDING 18t. So long as you are not over 18t you’re fine. 18 is the limit

[Petercen]

Vehicles EXCEEDING 18t. So long as you are not over 18t you’re fine. 18 is the limit

Thank you for your kind help.

[ChrisDas]

Yeah you be allowed down, if it anything over 18t can't go down

[Petercen]

Yeah you be allowed down, if it anything over 18t can't go down

Thank you for your kind help.

[ChrisDas]

Yeah you be allowed down, if it anything over 18t can't go down

Thank you for your kind help.

no worries buddy

[wiffenti]

Yes

[385.luismood]

Yep, you’re ok

[noblewa]

Crack on drive.

[michzapyYuft]

Also above, you are not over 18 ton so youre sound. However, if it says for access (which most are) and you need to get into the weight limit to deliver/collect, you can go in regardless of weight.
As above, sometimes there will be a time restriction along with the weight limit so it may only apply at certain times.
You need time and many pairs of eyes to be able to read all the info sometimes!
It's easy to read the sign mate (sorry...couldn't help myself)

[Petercen]

Also above, you are not over 18 ton so youre sound. However, if it says for access (which most are) and you need to get into the weight limit to deliver/collect, you can go in regardless of weight.
As above, sometimes there will be a time restriction along with the weight limit so it may only apply at certain times.
You need time and many pairs of eyes to be able to read all the info sometimes!
It's easy to read the sign mate (sorry...couldn't help myself)

Thank you for your kind help.

[Jamelogy]

Depends if there’s a camera !!

[whitech]

Nothing over 18 tonne, unless it states for loading

[Petercen]

Nothing over 18 tonne, unless it states for loading

Thank you for your kind help.

[LongBee]

Sign ? What sign

[joeSunny]

Yes

[Jamnest]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

[micittard]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

[Jamnest]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

[Jomell1366]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

very helpful of you

[Jomell1366]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

transport genius

[FranMax]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

what a nobody remembers everything they’ve learnt in theory people often ask others for advise or google. Unfortunately the industry is full of people like you making it harder for new drivers who’ve got a lot to take in initially.

[samgy1610]

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

what a nobody remembers everything they’ve learnt in theory people often ask others for advise or google. Unfortunately the industry is full of people like you making it harder for new drivers who’ve got a lot to take in initially.

i plow through at 44t to be fair

[Jamnest]

at least he asked for advice rather than just plough on through mate

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

what a nobody remembers everything they’ve learnt in theory people often ask others for advise or google. Unfortunately the industry is full of people like you making it harder for new drivers who’ve got a lot to take in initially.

how have I made it harder for him It’s basic stuff? I can assure you I will help any driver out doesn’t matter if it’s your first or last day, no one is perfect including myself, I totally understand my first day of tramping I was giving the keys and paperwork of you go, if you read my comments properly, he’s put the time and effort into getting everything he should the basics at least

[barlike]

yea I understand that but you put hours of studying into it’s on the test it’s self though

what a nobody remembers everything they’ve learnt in theory people often ask others for advise or google. Unfortunately the industry is full of people like you making it harder for new drivers who’ve got a lot to take in initially.

how have I made it harder for him It’s basic stuff? I can assure you I will help any driver out doesn’t matter if it’s your first or last day, no one is perfect including myself, I totally understand my first day of tramping I was giving the keys and paperwork of you go, if you read my comments properly, he’s put the time and effort into getting everything he should the basics at least

why not just give him the answer
he’s a new driver and probably bit nervous
instead of making him look a mug on here

[Jamnest]

what a nobody remembers everything they’ve learnt in theory people often ask others for advise or google. Unfortunately the industry is full of people like you making it harder for new drivers who’ve got a lot to take in initially.

how have I made it harder for him It’s basic stuff? I can assure you I will help any driver out doesn’t matter if it’s your first or last day, no one is perfect including myself, I totally understand my first day of tramping I was giving the keys and paperwork of you go, if you read my comments properly, he’s put the time and effort into getting everything he should the basics at least

why not just give him the answer
he’s a new driver and probably bit nervous
instead of making him look a mug on here

it’s basic stuff it should be fresh in the mind though

[grandGeo]

how have I made it harder for him It’s basic stuff? I can assure you I will help any driver out doesn’t matter if it’s your first or last day, no one is perfect including myself, I totally understand my first day of tramping I was giving the keys and paperwork of you go, if you read my comments properly, he’s put the time and effort into getting everything he should the basics at least

why not just give him the answer
he’s a new driver and probably bit nervous
instead of making him look a mug on here

it’s basic stuff it should be fresh in the mind though

what have you achieved? Clearly its not fresh in the mind I didn't remember every single thing from my theory. Its best to ask

[Petercen]

how have I made it harder for him It’s basic stuff? I can assure you I will help any driver out doesn’t matter if it’s your first or last day, no one is perfect including myself, I totally understand my first day of tramping I was giving the keys and paperwork of you go, if you read my comments properly, he’s put the time and effort into getting everything he should the basics at least

why not just give him the answer
he’s a new driver and probably bit nervous
instead of making him look a mug on here

it’s basic stuff it should be fresh in the mind though

Thank you for your kind help.

[Deform]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

instead of giving him a hard time just give him constructive answer. I am quite sure when you were new to the game you had your own doubts.

[Jamnest]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

instead of giving him a hard time just give him constructive answer. I am quite sure when you were new to the game you had your own doubts.

am not giving him a hard time fella, am just saying that there’s a lot of questions in the theory that should stick and common sense should come into, passing your test is the easy part you only learn when your in the job you will know yourself, but road signs they highlight that though it hes done the right thing by asking I was just saying that this should be drummed into anyone

[Jonesin]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

instead of giving him a hard time just give him constructive answer. I am quite sure when you were new to the game you had your own doubts.

am not giving him a hard time fella, am just saying that there’s a lot of questions in the theory that should stick and common sense should come into, passing your test is the easy part you only learn when your in the job you will know yourself, but road signs they highlight that though it hes done the right thing by asking I was just saying that this should be drummed into anyone

[CO_Cullervu]

This is in your theory test you should know this, you put the time and effort in to getting the test you should have some kind of an understanding of road signs for hgv’s

instead of giving him a hard time just give him constructive answer. I am quite sure when you were new to the game you had your own doubts.

am not giving him a hard time fella, am just saying that there’s a lot of questions in the theory that should stick and common sense should come into, passing your test is the easy part you only learn when your in the job you will know yourself, but road signs they highlight that though it hes done the right thing by asking I was just saying that this should be drummed into anyone

maybe the guys has forgotten, but you chosen to be a w**kwr

[GenIdeall]

Buy a gps if your not sure least you get stuck under low bridges if your finding it difficult to decide on a road sign.

[Petercen]

Buy a gps if your not sure least you get stuck under low bridges if your finding it difficult to decide on a road sign.

Thank you for your kind help.

[keview]

I know we all have a brain fart now and again........but come on this is basic stuff. How are you going to cope with a low bridge sign. "Hi everyone Bridge height says 12ft6 but my truck is 13ft tall, is it ok to go through slowly or do I just floor it"

[Ward.Major]

I know we all have a brain fart now and again........but come on this is basic stuff. How are you going to cope with a low bridge sign. "Hi everyone Bridge height says 12ft6 but my truck is 13ft tall, is it ok to go through slowly or do I just floor it"

how is an 18t vehicle in an 18t limit the same as a 13' vehicle under a 12'6" bridge?
If you'd said a 13' vehicle under a 13' bridge there may have been some relevance.
A new driver just wants to confirm that 18t is the max permitted.

[keview]

I know we all have a brain fart now and again........but come on this is basic stuff. How are you going to cope with a low bridge sign. "Hi everyone Bridge height says 12ft6 but my truck is 13ft tall, is it ok to go through slowly or do I just floor it"

how is an 18t vehicle in an 18t limit the same as a 13' vehicle under a 12'6" bridge?
If you'd said a 13' vehicle under a 13' bridge there may have been some relevance.
A new driver just wants to confirm that 18t is the max permitted.

that's what the hours and hours of learning was meant to be for, to learn all this sort of information. I can forgive a new driver asking about stuff they've not done or seen before like tips on reversing or how Snap app works or practical advice on securing a load but not basic highway code stuff that you should know before heading out on the road

[willxoana34]

A speed limit sign of 50mph for example, means up to and including 50mph. A weight restriction is the same - up to and including 18t can go past that sign. (Most have “except for access” which exempts all weights if they’re delivering)

[Petercen]

A speed limit sign of 50mph for example, means up to and including 50mph. A weight restriction is the same - up to and including 18t can go past that sign. (Most have “except for access” which exempts all weights if they’re delivering)

Thank you for your kind help.

[Petercen]

I know we all have a brain fart now and again........but come on this is basic stuff. How are you going to cope with a low bridge sign. "Hi everyone Bridge height says 12ft6 but my truck is 13ft tall, is it ok to go through slowly or do I just floor it"

Thank you for your kind help.

[Petercen]

I know we all have a brain fart now and again........but come on this is basic stuff. How are you going to cope with a low bridge sign. "Hi everyone Bridge height says 12ft6 but my truck is 13ft tall, is it ok to go through slowly or do I just floor it"

how is an 18t vehicle in an 18t limit the same as a 13' vehicle under a 12'6" bridge?
If you'd said a 13' vehicle under a 13' bridge there may have been some relevance.
A new driver just wants to confirm that 18t is the max permitted.

Thank you for your kind help.

[verrics1945]

Crack on

[Jamelogy]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

[Petercen]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

[DouDough]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

yes unless it says mgw below the sign which basically means you go by maximum allowable weight which in the case of a six axle artic is 44 tonnes even if empty

[JoSubject]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

You can go through that with an 18t plated max gross weight. However you cannot take an empty artic, even if it weighs 15t empty!! The weights are usually the plated max gross weight of vehicles. So unless an attic has a max plated weight of 18t or less, then it would be a no.
I’m happy to be proven wrong on this, but it is how I’ve always understood it.

[Yu-Hraxiatu]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

yes unless it says mgw below the sign which basically means you go by maximum allowable weight which in the case of a six axle artic is 44 tonnes even if empty

It’s not the case. These signs always applied to MGW so regardless of your loads, always a no with artic. And 18t sign means over 18t prohibited so anything under or equal 18t can go through. Same way as height limit prohibitions.

[Petercen]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

You can go through that with an 18t plated max gross weight. However you cannot take an empty artic, even if it weighs 15t empty!! The weights are usually the plated max gross weight of vehicles. So unless an attic has a max plated weight of 18t or less, then it would be a no.
I’m happy to be proven wrong on this, but it is how I’ve always understood it.

thank you for your kind help

[Dell-Forb]

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

You can go through that with an 18t plated max gross weight. However you cannot take an empty artic, even if it weighs 15t empty!! The weights are usually the plated max gross weight of vehicles. So unless an attic has a max plated weight of 18t or less, then it would be a no.
I’m happy to be proven wrong on this, but it is how I’ve always understood it.

thank you for your kind help

Absolutely not.. Signs in the UK are plated at Maximum Authorised Mass. Your truck is 18T whether empty or full according to the law...
You can pass through an 18T sign, BUT cannot pass a 17T sign even if empty..

[Dell-Forb]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

yes unless it says mgw below the sign which basically means you go by maximum allowable weight which in the case of a six axle artic is 44 tonnes even if empty

You really need to ask this in your next CPC lesson..

[DouDough]

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

yes unless it says mgw below the sign which basically means you go by maximum allowable weight which in the case of a six axle artic is 44 tonnes even if empty

You really need to ask this in your next CPC lesson..

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

[Dell-Forb]

yes unless it says mgw below the sign which basically means you go by maximum allowable weight which in the case of a six axle artic is 44 tonnes even if empty

You really need to ask this in your next CPC lesson..

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

[DouDough]

You really need to ask this in your next CPC lesson..

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

[Dell-Forb]

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

There is no confusion.. Tower Bridge in London is 18T... Take your empty artic over that bridge and see if you get a fine... To save you the hassle, and the expense... Your will be fined.. Why? Because its an 18T weight limit and you are 44T!!

[Dell-Forb]

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

The highway code! Maybe get a different CPC provider!!!

[kazeMonster]

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

The highway code! Maybe get a different CPC provider!!!

I pass that bridge back on 2017 with a double decker from Home Bargains and no penalty ever arrived..

[Dell-Forb]

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

The highway code! Maybe get a different CPC provider!!!

I pass that bridge back on 2017 with a double decker from Home Bargains and no penalty ever arrived..

You wouldn't get away with it today..

[stevcotter]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

Thank you for your kind help.
seriously, is that true, if I drive 44t artic, but it is empty like you, only 15t, I can pass this 18t prohibited sign?

no, you can't!

[stevcotter]

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

bull sh*t.

[stevcotter]

I just have spoken to a dcpc provider and he says as long as I only has a weight limit and NO mgw you can go down it as long as your below the limit

Well you are still very wrong.. Its actually hilarious that you quote a dcpc provider.
Weight limit signs refer to the MGW or MAM of the vehicle.. The maximum plated weight. UNLESS otherwise stated..

OK where is this stated and is it any wonder that there is so much confusion with drivers if the dcpc providers don't know

Only time a large vehicle that has a gross exceeding the posted weight limit that has a picture of a lorry is buses and nothing more. Signs with weight limit with no picture and states mgw do not allow heavier vehicles over unless it further states except empty vehicles

[SUTTONLY]

The highway code! Maybe get a different CPC provider!!!

I pass that bridge back on 2017 with a double decker from Home Bargains and no penalty ever arrived..

You wouldn't get away with it today..

why do some signs state on them MGW and others just have 7.5T,18T etc without MGW then?

[gorntuser40]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

any over 18t prohibited. So anything 18t and under allowed

[Jamelogy]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

any over 18t prohibited. So anything 18t and under allowed

know your weight, my rigs 15.150T empty so am through, it doesn’t say Max vehicle weight it say 18T max I’m not all good sausages for Tea……

[gorntuser40]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

any over 18t prohibited. So anything 18t and under allowed

know your weight, my rigs 15.150T empty so am through, it doesn’t say Max vehicle weight it say 18T max I’m not all good sausages for Tea……

it's what you are plated at that matters, if your plated over 18t but empty weighing less, you are still prohibited. Know my weights, always. Enjoy them sausages...1

[lungchu]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

read highway code again. Signs with or without mgw wording still mean mgw limit, not actual weight

[McAttrege]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

read highway code again. Signs with or without mgw wording still mean mgw limit, not actual weight

can you include this section from highway code so others can see?

[lungchu]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

read highway code again. Signs with or without mgw wording still mean mgw limit, not actual weight

can you include this section from highway code so others can see?

big red circle sign, ignore "except for loading" wordings as this is additional.

[McAttrege]

read highway code again. Signs with or without mgw wording still mean mgw limit, not actual weight

can you include this section from highway code so others can see?

big red circle sign, ignore "except for loading" wordings as this is additional.

hrmmm I see it, wonder why some have MGW below and some don't then, clearly leads to confusion amongst many drivers on here

[lungchu]

can you include this section from highway code so others can see?

big red circle sign, ignore "except for loading" wordings as this is additional.

hrmmm I see it, wonder why some have MGW below and some don't then, clearly leads to confusion amongst many drivers on here

one is good vehicles and the one with mgw is any vehicles, ie bus etc

[GlenBall]

big red circle sign, ignore "except for loading" wordings as this is additional.

hrmmm I see it, wonder why some have MGW below and some don't then, clearly leads to confusion amongst many drivers on here

one is good vehicles and the one with mgw is any vehicles, ie bus etc

the way that picture is worded just means no vehicle weighing over the MGW of 7.5T. If a vehicle is under then according to that wording it would be allowed.

[lungchu]

hrmmm I see it, wonder why some have MGW below and some don't then, clearly leads to confusion amongst many drivers on here

one is good vehicles and the one with mgw is any vehicles, ie bus etc

the way that picture is worded just means no vehicle weighing over the MGW of 7.5T. If a vehicle is under then according to that wording it would be allowed.

wording is maximum gross weight. Not actual weight. A tractor unit itself has MGW about 23T, train weight of 44T max. So although that tractor unit only weighed 7T, but it still can't go through that sign.

[SSamuellyn4]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

only if it says “except when empty” then you go off of your empty weight compared to the restriction

[Condillan]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

I really hope you are just messing with him..

[westolBen]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

rubbish. It’s the Maximum Authorised Mass that is on the sign, not the actual weight

[Dell-Forb]

Not max vehicle weight so ANYTHING under 18T, there’s a 26T one near us, my artic is 15T empty so through I go !!

You need a CPC lesson...