Lesson 7 of 18 · Restrictions

Weight and dimensions

Separate actual weight, axle load and loaded dimensions before entering.

Learn the signs

C31 Totalvægt

What it means: Check actual loaded weight against the number shown. With a trailer, this limit applies to each vehicle separately.
Your action: Check actual loaded weight against the number shown. With a trailer, this limit applies to each vehicle separately.
Common mistake: Do not substitute the registered maximum permitted weight or the combined weight rule of C32.

C32 Totalvægt af vogntog

What it means: For a vehicle combination, compare its combined actual loaded weight with the number shown.
Your action: For a vehicle combination, compare its combined actual loaded weight with the number shown.
Common mistake: Checking the car and trailer separately is not the combined-weight check required by C32.

C35 Akseltryk

What it means: Check that actual load on each axle does not exceed the displayed limit.
Your action: Check that actual load on each axle does not exceed the displayed limit.
Common mistake: A low total vehicle weight alone does not establish the load on each axle.

C36 Bogietryk

What it means: Check actual load on an axle group and on each single axle against the limit shown.
Your action: Check actual load on an axle group and on each single axle against the limit shown.
Common mistake: Do not read this as a total vehicle weight limit or ignore individual axles.

C41 Køretøjsbredde

What it means: Check the vehicle width including its load; do not enter if it exceeds the width shown.
Your action: Check the vehicle width including its load; do not enter if it exceeds the width shown.
Common mistake: The vehicle fitting without its load is not enough.

C42 Køretøjshøjde

What it means: Check total height including the load and roof equipment before approaching the restriction.
Your action: Check total height including the load and roof equipment before approaching the restriction.
Common mistake: Roof boxes and carried items can change the height you need to check.

C43 Køretøjslængde

What it means: Check the length including load; for a combination, include the complete car and trailer combination.
Your action: Check the length including load; for a combination, include the complete car and trailer combination.
Common mistake: Checking only the towing vehicle can miss an over-length combination.

Look at the exact symbol first, then read the difference.

C31 compares actual weight of each vehicle separately. C32 compares combined actual weight of the whole combination.

Answer without looking back. Your first check is kept as your result. This is practice, not an official exam.

Sources and review date

Reviewed: 2026-10-17. Study explanations are our wording; use official rules and your instructor’s guidance.