Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF??? - SV650.org

L3nny · 18-10-09, 04:06 PM

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

christopher · 18-10-09, 04:32 PM

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.

L3nny · 18-10-09, 04:52 PM

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

19-10-09, 10:37 AM

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

24-10-09, 09:37 AM

Saw this on the way down to lands end.

Richie · 25-10-09, 10:33 AM

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

DarrenSV650S · 25-10-09, 10:41 AM

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

Richie · 25-10-09, 02:08 PM

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

18-10-09, 04:06 PM	#1
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18-10-09, 04:32 PM	#2
christopher Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 795	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. Last edited by christopher; 18-10-09 at 04:33 PM.

18-10-09, 04:52 PM	#3
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF??? Thanks very much, i'll remember that next time I want to invade __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

19-10-09, 10:37 AM	#4
blue curvy jester Guest Posts: n/a	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 )

24-10-09, 09:37 AM	#5
Bedhead Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF??? Saw this on the way down to lands end.

25-10-09, 10:33 AM	#6
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	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 __________________ My Flickr photos

25-10-09, 10:41 AM	#7
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF??? Why are you allowed a 100 ton truck but only a 80 ton tank?

25-10-09, 02:08 PM	#8
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: Road signs for tanks in Germany? WTF??? germans don't have 100 ton tanks any more...but a tank on a transporter ...... __________________ My Flickr photos Last edited by Richie; 25-10-09 at 02:11 PM.

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