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Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text: 'AXLE', 'WEIGHT', 'LIMIT', '5 TONS'.
MUTCD
R12-2
Category
regulatory
Color
white
Shape
rectangle vertical

Axle Weight Limit

Maximum permitted weight on any single axle on the road ahead.

Restricts the load any single axle may carry on this road or structure to the posted figure in tons. Drivers of heavy trucks must verify their per-axle loading complies before proceeding.

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