Why do truckers have circled numbers on the back of their trucks? E.g., 60, 70, 80, 90. I figured if they were the speed they’ve been permitted to drive, they would only need the highest number.
Why do truckers have circled numbers on the back of their trucks? E.g., 60, 70, 80, 90. I figured if they were the speed they’ve been permitted to drive, they would only need the highest number.
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Different countries have different maximum speed regulations. To comply with the regulations of all countries the vehicle passes through, they just put on all stickers.
If it’s in a red circle it’s the top speed the truck/trailer is allowed.
Not that most follow it…
If any truckers read this: in Belgium it is forbidden to drive on a bike path indicated by parallel interrupted lines, except when you have to make a turn you can cross it, in which case the cyclist has priority. I almost got killed by a Lithuanian truck yesterday who assumed I had to stop. Luckily I ride defensively.
It’s the max speed (on the left)
And the max speed on highways (on the right)
It might change slightly in different countries but the point is, max speed and on which road.
Max speed change depending of the type of road : national road or highway, … so one circle per type of road
The first is single carriageway
The second is dual carriageway
The third is autobahn.
Heavy goods vehicles do not have the same restrictions as light vehicles, so the stickers are there to remind drivers to be patient.