No overtaking by trucks

What it means

Trucks may not overtake motor vehicles here; other drivers may.

What it requires of you

This sign appears mainly on motorways, to stop two slow trucks blocking both lanes together — the "elephant race" effect.

Where it stands

Before the stretch to which it applies.

How far it applies

Applies until the end sign or the next junction.

Who it applies to

vrachtauto

Do not confuse it with

• F01

  F3 concerns only trucks; F1 applies to all motor vehicles.

Related signs

• F01
• F04

Terms

• inhalen
• vrachtauto

How it sounds in the exam

Mag een personenauto bij bord F3 inhalen?

May a car overtake at sign F3?

The law itself

• RVV1990 art. 62

  «Weggebruikers zijn verplicht gevolg te geven aan de verkeerstekens die een gebod of verbod inhouden.»