Regulatory Signs

Understanding the Goods Vehicles Exceeding an Indicated GVM Only Sign

Goods Vehicles Exceeding an Indicated GVM Only

Where: At the beginning of any road or part of a road.

Purpose: To indicate that the road or a specific portion of the road is reserved exclusively for goods vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) or gross combination mass (GCM) exceeding the value (in tonnes) shown on the sign. This restriction ensures that heavy vehicles follow designated routes designed to accommodate their weight and size, helping to protect road surfaces, bridges, and surrounding infrastructure from damage.

Action Required by Driver: Only the driver of a goods vehicle with a GVM or GCM greater than the mass indicated may use this road or section of the road. Lighter vehicles and other types of traffic must not enter or use this part of the road — failure to comply may result in fines or other enforcement action.

Goods Vehicles Exceeding an Indicated GVM regulatory sign