Heavy Vehicles Prohibited Sign
Shape: Circular (octagonal for Stop, inverted triangle for Give Way) · Colour: White with red border (prohibitory); blue with white symbol (positive mandatory, e.g. compulsory turn, keep left)
Heavy vehicles (trucks, buses) are not permitted on this road or during the specified hours.
What It Means
Heavy vehicle restrictions are common in Indian cities, particularly during peak hours and on roads with weight or height limits. These restrictions protect road surfaces, reduce congestion, and prevent heavy vehicles from using residential lanes. In cities like Delhi and Mumbai, trucks are banned during daytime hours and must enter only at specified night windows.
📍 Where You'll See It
City centre roads with daytime truck bans, narrow bridges with load restrictions, residential colony roads, and tourist or heritage areas.
✅ What You Must Do
Heavy vehicle drivers must plan alternate routes. Night-time entry is typically permitted in cities with daytime bans — check local traffic authority advisories.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Trucks taking shortcuts through residential areas ignoring load restrictions on bridges — collapse risk is real.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 119 / 177 MV Act. Fine: ₹500–₹2,000 plus possible vehicle seizure.
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Other Mandatory Signs
Stop
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
Give Way
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering.
No Entry
Entry of all vehicles is strictly prohibited in this direction.
Speed Limit 50
The maximum permitted speed on this stretch is 50 km/h.
No Parking
Parking of any vehicle is not permitted in this area.
No Stopping
Neither stopping nor parking is allowed at any time, for any reason.