For the "Maximum Width" sign, only the width of the vehicle body matters, and the width of any load is not counted.
「最大幅」の標識では、車体の幅だけで判断し、積んだ荷物の幅は含めない。
This statement is FALSE
Explanation
The limit applies to the vehicle including its load, so the width of any cargo must be counted as well.
Original text
標示板に表示されている幅より広い横幅の車（積載した荷物の幅を含む。）の通行止め
Source: Rules of the Road — 交通の方法に関する教則 付表3 標識・標示の種類と意味 · National Public Safety Commission Notification No.3
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