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
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 |
Multiple restrictions on the same road segment | — | — | |
Maximum vehicle height allowed | cm | Maximum vehicle height: 3.5 m | |
Maximum total vehicle weight allowed | kg | Maximum vehicle weight: 1 t | |
Maximum legally permitted vehicle weight allowed | kg | Maximum permitted vehicle weight: 1 t | |
Maximum vehicle width allowed | cm | Maximum vehicle width: 3 m | |
Maximum vehicle length allowed | cm | Maximum vehicle length: 4 m | |
Maximum axle load allowed | kg | Maximum vehicle axle load: 1 t | |
Maximum distance from kingpin to rear axle | m | Maximum distance from kingpin to rear axle: 9.14 m | |
Tunnel restriction: Code B | — | Tunnel restriction: Code B | |
Tunnel restriction: Code C | — | Tunnel restriction: Code C | |
Tunnel restriction: Code D | — | Tunnel restriction: Code D | |
Tunnel restriction: Code E | — | Tunnel restriction: Code E | |
Road is blocked for vehicles carrying hazardous goods | — | Blocked for transports with hazardous goods | |
Road is blocked for vehicles carrying goods hazardous to water | — | Blocked for transports with goods hazardous to water | |
Road is blocked for vehicles carrying combustibles | — | Blocked for transports with explosive substances | |
General truck restriction — applies whether or not the truck has a trailer | — | Blocked for trucks | |
Road is blocked for trucks with a trailer | — | Blocked for vehicles with trailer | |
Maximum length allowed for trucks with a trailer | cm | Maximum vehicle length (including trailer): 5 m | |
Maximum width allowed for trucks with a trailer | cm | Maximum vehicle width (including trailer): 3 m | |
General truck restriction — delivery vehicles are exempt | — | Blocked for trucks – free for 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.





















