Richard Fairhurst <rich...@systemed.net> writes: > dieterdreist wrote: >> this might depend on the circumstances/jurisdiction. Maybe it would >> already put you legally in a bad situation if you drove your hgv into >> that road with the sign suggesting you don't do so, and something >> (i.e. damage) happens? > > Yes. AIUI "Unsuitable for HGVs" is not a formal prohibition, but > deliberately ignoring such a sign could be a contributory factor to a > conviction for "driving without due care and attention" in the UK.
(I'm trying to stay away from particular laws in this note.) All true, but basically either you may legally drive on it, or you may not. If it is an offense to drive a certain kind of vehicle on a certain road, where you might be cited merely for operating the vehicle, even if you do so properly, then by all means use access. But if it's just advice, then don't. It really depends on the local rules. My point was not to jump to unwarranted conclusions like the sign says it might not be suitable [but we know that it is not actually prohibited] there's a general rule that says one has to operate vehicles responsibly if you drive a vehicle someplace where someone gave you advice that you maybe shouldn't, and you cause trouble, you might be found negligent (a fair comment, but pretty far afield form mapping) AND THEREFORE, let it be concluded that advice that you shouldn't is the same thing as prohibited which are not supported by evidence, and cause OSM to cross into giving advice rather than documenting reality. In the US, I've seen signs saying that vehicles over 24' are not recommended. I've seen such vehicles stuck on those roads. And I've seen signs that are clearly outright prohbibitions. And signs that vehicles that are not carrying chains are prohibited. So all of these cases are possible. But please don't overinterpret.
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