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Originally Posted by cordenj
In UK we get used to having the height displayed on a sign when approaching any "low" bridge (around 5m). A good example of not assuming everything is the same across the EU...
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Here in Australia. All low bridges on major thoroughfares have to have the minimum height measurement displayed, BUT don't believe all you see.
I found out the hard way. My 1916 Albion measures 2.95 high and we came to a bridge which had the 3.0 m clearance warning sign. I proceeded quietly under the bridge with Jill watching and I had a good 50mm clearance. Going out the other side there was a bad crunching sound as the hood bows bent back and the tilt tore in 5 places. I pulled up and noticed the sign on that exit side said 2.90 clearance, and they were unfortunately correct. Any way the local shire in charge of that bit of a mixup came good and paid for a new tilt and the repairs to the truck.. the sign now lists the clearance as 2.85m.
Regards Rick