[Talk-GB] Is metric or imperial units system used for max weight signs in UK?

Lester Caine lester at lsces.uk
Thu Jun 20 16:12:25 UTC 2019


On 20/06/2019 16:49, Mateusz Konieczny wrote:
> According to information that I found UK switched to metric system,
> at least as far as max weight signs go - with exception of Guernsey that 
> use hundredweight
> as a unit.
> 
> Is this correct? Are there still traffic signs using pounds as an unit?

I'm fairly sure that weight limit signs are always in tonnes and have a 
't' after the weight figure. The regulations certainly refer to 7.5 
tonnes as a base for weight restriction for structural reasons and 
vehicle plated limits are in tonnes.

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