End of Overtaking Ban for Heavy Trucks
The sign indicates the end of the ban on overtaking with heavy trucks.
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign it means that the ban on overtaking for heavy trucks now ends. However, only proceed to overtake if visibility and oncoming traffic allow it and if there are no other markings or signs prohibiting overtaking.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates that the prohibition on overtaking for heavy trucks ends at the location where the sign is placed.
- The sign applies only to the vehicle category the previous prohibition targeted — it does not affect other types of vehicles.
- Other traffic rules and local prohibitions remain; you may only perform an overtaking maneuver if it is safe and if it is not prohibited by road markings or another sign.
- In practice 'heavy truck' refers to trucks with a gross weight over 3.5 tonnes (3,500 kg), which is important to know for the theory test.
Tips for Drivers
- If you are driving a heavy truck: check visibility and acceleration carefully before starting an overtaking maneuver — do not attempt to overtake on narrow roads or where visibility is limited.
- If you are driving a car: be prepared that heavy trucks may start overtaking after this sign and give extra space — maintain speed and distance so the overtaking can be completed safely.
- Signal well in advance and check both rearview mirrors and blind spots before you overtake or allow someone to pass.
- Do not rely solely on the sign to lift all restrictions — respect solid lane markings, speed limits and other prohibitions that may apply on the stretch.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the overtaking ban for all vehicles has ended — the sign applies only to heavy trucks if the previous restriction was aimed at them.
- Thinking the sign grants 'free overtaking' regardless of visibility or oncoming traffic; safety assessment and other prohibitions must still be followed.
- Confusing it with the sign that cancels the overtaking ban for all vehicles (end of all overtaking prohibitions) — always read supplementary text or signage carefully.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: End of Overtaking Ban for Heavy Trucks
What does this road sign mean for heavy trucks?
- A The prohibition against heavy trucks overtaking ends here.
- B Heavy trucks are not allowed to enter the road from this point.
- C Heavy trucks must drive at a lower speed here.
- D A ban on heavy traffic over a certain weight begins here.
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be asked which vehicles are affected — learn that 'heavy truck' generally refers to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and that the cancellation does not automatically remove other overtaking restrictions.
Did You Know?
The sign is often used in sequence with the sign that begins the prohibition and is usually placed after short stretches with limited visibility (e.g. hill crests or sharp curves) where overtaking by heavy trucks was previously banned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this sign apply to passenger cars as well?
No. The sign only cancels the previous ban that applied to heavy trucks. Passenger cars are not affected by this sign, but must still comply with general overtaking rules.
What counts as a heavy truck according to the sign?
In practice it refers to trucks with a gross weight over 3.5 tonnes (3,500 kg). This is an important definition to know for both driving and the theory test.
Does the sign mean that all overtaking bans on the road are gone?
No. Only the specific ban on overtaking by heavy trucks ends. Other bans, road markings (e.g. solid lines) and local signs must still be observed.
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