Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

When I was in Germany last monthe I kept seeing these signs, anyone know what they are all about (the bottom one that is)

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._4424111_n.jpg

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

They're NATO military bridge classification signs, posted near bridges and viaducts to indicate the safe load-carrying capacity (in tons) of the bridge for military vehicles.

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

Thanks very much, i'll remember that next time I want to invade :)

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

they have them in pembroke as well ( theres been a NATO but essentially German tank range on the edge of wales since 1950 )

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

Saw this on the way down to lands end.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...1/P8150026.jpg

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

30 tons max limit if two tanks are crossing the bridge at the same time.
or 80 tons limit if one tank at a time is crossing.

hth's

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

Why are you allowed a 100 ton truck but only a 80 ton tank? :)

Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF???
 

germans don't have 100 ton tanks any more...but a tank on a transporter ......