What does the Maximum Width sign mean?
Sign Maximum Width (No. 2.18) means: Prohibits vehicles wider than the stated value. Including mirrors.
Maximum Width – Key Rule
Applies including wing mirror width!
Maximum Width – Category Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.
Why know Maximum Width?
Signs like Maximum Width 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 Width sign apply?
Sign Maximum Width (No. 2.18) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.
