Height limitSweden
Traffic rules
Sweden
19. Height limit
A height limit prohibits vehicles whose total height exceeds the value shown from entering or passing a road section, bridge, tunnel, gateway or other structure. The vehicle’s height includes its load and any equipment attached above it.
Drivers of high vehicles must know their exact height, observe advance warnings and use an alternative route when necessary. They should never rely only on visual judgement or attempt to pass beneath a structure when safe clearance is uncertain.
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How should you read a low-bridge height restriction in Sweden?
The maximum-height sign prohibits vehicles higher than the stated limit. Check the complete travelling height, including the load and roof-mounted equipment, before entering a low bridge, tunnel or other restricted passage. Read any advance indication and use a permitted alternative when necessary.
🔗 riksdagen.se • Sweden: Road Signs Ordinance 2007:90
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
English • Traffic sign C17 • Vehicle height limit. Prohibits vehicles above the indicated height where clearance is less than 4.5 m. The maximum permitted vehicle height is shown.
Svenska • Vägmärke C17 • Begränsad fordonshöjd. Märket anger förbud mot trafik med fordon över en viss höjd om den fria höjden är lägre än 4,5 meter. Högsta tillåtna fordonshöjd anges på märket.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • C17 (SV)
SVG source: Transportstyrelsen • Public domain • Original revision 2017-11-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Does a roof load count when checking vehicle height in Sweden?
Yes. Check the highest point of the complete travelling vehicle, including a roof box, roof rack, bicycle or other load and fitted equipment. Do not rely on the registered height of an unloaded vehicle. Compare the actual travelling height with the signed restriction and the available clearance.
What should you do if your vehicle is too high for a bridge or tunnel in Sweden?
Do not try to squeeze under the structure. Use the signed alternative route and, if you are already close to the obstruction, stop where safe and seek traffic-control assistance rather than reversing unpredictably into moving traffic.
