What does the Maximum Weight sign mean?
Sign Maximum Weight (No. 2.16) means: Prohibits vehicles whose total weight exceeds the stated value.
Maximum Weight – Key Rule
Applies to total weight including load!
Maximum Weight – Category Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.
Why know Maximum Weight?
Signs like Maximum Weight are the foundation for understanding traffic situations. The Swiss driving licence test assesses your ability to interpret these situations correctly – knowing your signs means understanding the road.
Where does the Maximum Weight sign apply?
Sign Maximum Weight (No. 2.16) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.
