Weight limitHungary
Traffic rules
Hungary
29. Weight limit
A weight limit prohibits vehicles or vehicle combinations whose mass exceeds the value shown from entering or passing a road section, bridge, tunnel or other structure. Depending on local law, the restriction may concern the vehicle’s actual loaded mass, maximum authorised mass or load on an individual axle.
Drivers must know which type of mass the sign refers to and must include the vehicle, passengers, cargo and any trailer where required. A vehicle that exceeds the limit must use another suitable route.
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Does every weight-limit sign measure the same kind of vehicle weight in Hungary?
No. The weight-restriction sign limits the actual combined mass of the vehicle or vehicle combination, including people and load. An axle-load restriction limits the load on any axle. A weight-qualified goods-vehicle entry prohibition can instead use maximum authorised mass, which remains relevant even when the vehicle is empty.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ section 14(1)(l)-(m),(r); Appendix 1 II(u)-(v)
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
English • Traffic sign figure 38 • Weight limit. Vehicles or vehicle combinations whose total mass exceeds the value shown may not use the road.
Magyar • 38. ábra • Súlykorlátozás. Az úton a táblán megjelöltnél nagyobb össztömegű járművel (járműszerelvénnyel) közlekedni tilos.
Sources
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🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 14(1)l • 38. ábra
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Do cargo and trailers matter for a posted weight restriction in Hungary?
Yes. For the ordinary weight-restriction sign, include occupants, cargo and other carried items in the actual mass of the vehicle or complete combination. Check any axle-load limit separately. Do not confuse actual loaded mass with the maximum authorised mass used by some vehicle-category prohibitions.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ section 14(1)(l)-(m),(r); Appendix 1 II(u)-(v)
What should you do if your vehicle exceeds a bridge weight limit in Hungary?
Do not drive onto the bridge. Follow the signed alternative route and check the vehicle’s gross and axle loads as applicable. A general heavy-vehicle permit does not automatically authorise crossing every restricted bridge.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ section 14(1)(l)-(m),(r); Appendix 1 II(u)-(v)
