What does "No Trucks over X Tons..." mean to an RV?

[CoachDitka]

I see these signs a lot. My coach is like 11 tons. Usually the X is a lot smaller than 11. But I'm not driving a truck, it's a motorhome.

Am I allowed to proceed?

I went down one such road when I didn't see the sign until too late. Nothing bad happened. Did I just get lucky or does the sign only apply to commercial trucks and not RVs?

[Reka]

you got lucky- it means the max weight for the structure to maintain integrity
11 tons is the same weight for truck, rv or whatever

[Electra 225]

A ton is a ton.
Whether it's feathers or bricks.
I'd say be mindful of weight signs no matter what your driving.

[macnut]

We have streets designated like this, but it is about keeping truck traffic off neighborhood roads. Trucks can use them when making deliveries and RVs can use them all the time. It’d be more cautious if going over a bridge with a sign like that posted!! Two local examples: A road leading to my neighborhood says “no trucks over 6 tons. Local deliveries allowed.” Also, on I680, there are signs that say “no Trucks”, but I have driven it many times past the Highway Patrol with no issues. When I researched online, it clarified that it refers as commercial trucks. I think they just want commercial trucks off a commuter highway.

[Electra 225]

Good points, agreed.
I was referring specifically to bridges etc, as you gave example to, as did "Reka". In those cases, I would heed the weight limit signs no matter what......if you're too heavy, you're too heavy.

[igave]

Roads/streets can be built to different standards as well. It’s not uncommon to see weight restrictions for parts of the year where they’re more vulnerable to damage. A bridge is built or is in a condition that prompts the restriction. As others here have alluded to, it really depends on the reason for the restriction.

[Electra 225]

"Igave", an example of what you're saying would be;
Here in the Midwest during harvest time, our governor will open up some restricted highways.....including parts of interstates to all grain semi trucks.....and up the weight limits on those roads to 90,000 pounds. This usually only lasts for a couple weeks.

[CoachDitka]

Originally Posted by Reka

you got lucky- it means the max weight for the structure to maintain integrity
11 tons is the same weight for truck, rv or whatever

I suppose I should have clarified. This was on a pretty standard highway/urban area, not a bridge, and appeared to be more about traffic control than anything else.

I am always on the lookout for clearance signs and know the exact dimensions of my rig. I wouldn't have kept going if anything looked unsafe.

[momdoc]

If the sign at bridges and overpasses states no trucks over X tons AND there is no indication that deliveries are ok then DO NOT CROSS. If you do and no problem the you have joined the BLTG club ( better lucky than good)

[deandec]

A ton is a ton, except when it is not.......

Our 31,000 lb Motorhome is a "House Car" in California DOT parlance and has automobile license plates.

It is not commercial and not a Truck wannabee.......

When it comes to bridges I like to respect the posted tons limitations.

[wildtoad]

If this was a serious question I’d not want to be following this guy!

[GBDTN]

Given the state of our infrastructure and definitely the health of our bridges, don’t push the limits!

[twinboat]

If it says weight limit X tons and your over it, don't go there.

If it says no trucks over X tons, it's a neighborhood restriction.
Most times it will say " Except local delivery ". An RV is not a truck.

[CampDaven]

I don’t care which governing entity made the rules that got the signs put up. My rig on 8 tires and an actual weight of 43K tells me to honor the regulators.
There is always a way around the regulated crossings. Twice in 40 years is not makin me loose in the saddle.