No goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes sign: what it means
This sign means goods vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown, here 7.5 tonnes, must not go past it. Cars and other vehicles may continue.
What does the goods vehicles weight limit sign mean?
Know your traffic signs lists it as “no goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown in tonnes”. A plate may allow lorries for access, or for loading and unloading. A separate sign marks the end of the restriction.
Quick quiz
What does the sign at the top of this page mean?
- No vehicles over the weight shown on the bridge.
- Cars and motorcycles must not go in.
- Lorries over the weight shown must not go in.
Show answer
C. Lorries over the weight shown must not go in. No goods vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown in tonnes (Know your traffic signs). Source: Know your traffic signs: regulatory signs, GOV.UK; Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
Where will you see it?
At the entrance to towns, villages, residential areas and narrow roads where lorries are not wanted.
What should you do?
If you drive a goods vehicle over the limit, follow the advised lorry route unless a plate exempts you, such as for access.
What do people get wrong?
Thinking it is a weak bridge sign that applies to every vehicle. The lorry symbol shows it only applies to goods vehicles.
Common questions
Does the 7.5 tonne lorry sign apply to buses or cars?
No. It applies to goods vehicles over the weight shown.
What does Except for access mean under it?
Lorries may go in only to reach premises or land on that road where there is no other route (Know your traffic signs).
Compare with
Weak bridge weight limit signNo vehicles over the weight shown on the bridge.
No motor vehicles signCars and motorcycles must not go in.
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Sources
Checked on 3 November 2026 against Know your traffic signs (regulatory signs).
- Know your traffic signs: regulatory signs, GOV.UK
- Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Traffic sign images are Crown copyright, from the Department for Transport. Sources and image credits.