1943 Chevrolet Cab 13 C60s Wrecker

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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...

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