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PTV truck restriction icons

Written by Andrei Mogosanu

This page explains what each icon on the PTV Truck Attributes map layer means.

Icons are based on the PTV Vector Maps API documentation.

Note: Values are stored in the tile data in cm and kg. Descriptions shown to users use m and t.


What it looks like on the map

PTV truck attributes map layer showing restriction icons


Restriction icons

The table below shows each icon, what it means, and an example of how the restriction is described to users.

Icon

Meaning

Unit

Example description

Combined restrictions

Multiple restrictions on the same road segment

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Height restriction

Maximum vehicle height allowed

cm

Maximum vehicle height: 3.5 m

Weight restriction

Maximum total vehicle weight allowed

kg

Maximum vehicle weight: 1 t

Permitted weight restriction

Maximum legally permitted vehicle weight allowed

kg

Maximum permitted vehicle weight: 1 t

Width restriction

Maximum vehicle width allowed

cm

Maximum vehicle width: 3 m

Length restriction

Maximum vehicle length allowed

cm

Maximum vehicle length: 4 m

Axle load restriction

Maximum axle load allowed

kg

Maximum vehicle axle load: 1 t

Kingpin to rear axle restriction

Maximum distance from kingpin to rear axle

m

Maximum distance from kingpin to rear axle: 9.14 m

Tunnel category B

Tunnel restriction: Code B

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Tunnel restriction: Code B

Tunnel category C

Tunnel restriction: Code C

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Tunnel restriction: Code C

Tunnel category D

Tunnel restriction: Code D

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Tunnel restriction: Code D

Tunnel category E

Tunnel restriction: Code E

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Tunnel restriction: Code E

Hazardous goods restriction

Road is blocked for vehicles carrying hazardous goods

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Blocked for transports with hazardous goods

Hazardous to water restriction

Road is blocked for vehicles carrying goods hazardous to water

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Blocked for transports with goods hazardous to water

Combustibles restriction

Road is blocked for vehicles carrying combustibles

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Blocked for transports with explosive substances

General truck restriction

General truck restriction — applies whether or not the truck has a trailer

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Blocked for trucks

Trucks with trailer restriction

Road is blocked for trucks with a trailer

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Blocked for vehicles with trailer

Length restriction for trucks with trailers

Maximum length allowed for trucks with a trailer

cm

Maximum vehicle length (including trailer): 5 m

Width restriction for trucks with trailers

Maximum width allowed for trucks with a trailer

cm

Maximum vehicle width (including trailer): 3 m

General restriction except deliveries

General truck restriction — delivery vehicles are exempt

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Blocked for trucks – free for deliveries

Weight restriction except deliveries

Maximum vehicle weight allowed — delivery vehicles are exempt

kg

Maximum vehicle weight: 1 t – free for deliveries


Tunnel restriction codes

Tunnel codes B to E indicate which vehicles may or may not pass through a restricted tunnel.


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