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Mandatory Road Signs

Length Limit

Load Limit

This sign on road indicates that length of the vehicle, which can be maneuvered through that passage. It could be a sharp turn, a hairpin bend etc. This is meant for long and oversized vehicle, which cannot negotiate a safe turn.
This road sign limits the load of the vehicle, which should ply on the road further. This sign indicates that a vehicle weighing more than 5 tonnes cannot use the road further as there may be a bridge, which cannot bear the weight beyond 5 tonnes, or the road is soft to accommodate the weight of the vehicle.

Axle Load Limit

Restriction Ends Sign

This sign is usually installed before a bridge. It indicates the load a bridge can bear. The limit of this sign is 4 tonnes, this indicates that only vehicles with axle load of 4 tonnes or less can pass over this bridge.
Any restriction conveyed through sign on road ends here. This sign indicates that the restriction imposed by the sign/signs is no more valid beyond this point. However, drivers should not be complacent and take care of all safety measure to avoid accidents.

Compulsory Turn Left

Compulsory Ahead

One has to turn towards left after seeing this sign. This may have been installed due to diversion.
This sign indicates the traffic should move in straight direction and turning to either side would lead to penal action and safety hazard.
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