Another unusual road sign,Germany

We still can't figure this one out with the picture of what looks like a tank.Is it a relic from the Second World War??

August 10th 2009
Monday 10th August Seeking out the Pied Piper of Hameln Our hotel room is very well equipped and this morning Gretchen was able to enjoy her favourite way of cooking eggs,poached style. We plan only to do some local driving today with the town of Hameln the main focus of the day.Hameln is famous for the Pied Piper who when the town would not pay him for ridding the town of rats,enticed the chil ... read more

Europe » Germany

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

4th February 2015

Kenny
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Sign identity
The signs are called Military Load Class MLC. During the Cold War years there was a heavy NATO military presence in Germany. Roads, highways, farm fields towns and such were common training areas. It was not odd to pass a convoy of army tanks, trucks, etc. on the roadways of Germany up until when the wall came down. Sign reflects max weight limits for wheeled or tracked vehicles and directions of travel. These signs are normally in front of bridges.

Whiskers
Grahame and Gretchen Benvie

Thanks for that
Thanks for the information.It was interesting to see that the signs had survived so many years.

Still in use
The MLC signs are still in use. Though military presence has decreased it has not disappeared completely.

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