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Goods vehicle over indicated GVM prohibited — South African Road Sign R230

Goods vehicles heavier than the mass shown on the sign may not go past. If your goods vehicle's GVM is over 10 tonnes, do not pass this sign; use a permitted route. Lighter vehicles may proceed.

Goods vehicle over indicated GVM prohibited road sign

R230

At a glance

Sign code
R230
Type
Regulatory
Official meaning
Prohibition on a goods vehicle whose gross vehicle mass exceeds the value indicated.

What the Goods vehicle over indicated GVM prohibited sign means

Goods vehicles heavier than the mass shown on the sign may not go past.

What you must do

If your goods vehicle's GVM is over 10 tonnes, do not pass this sign; use a permitted route. Lighter vehicles may proceed.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign R230 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.

Last updated 2026-08-23.

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