About this design
Zeichen 253 - Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge mit einem zulässigen Gesamtgewicht StVO 1992
Zeichen 253 - Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge mit einem zulässigen Gesamtgewicht StVO 1992 (Germany) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces German traffic sign 253, a prohibition aimed at motor vehicles whose permissible total weight falls within a restricted range.
Visual Elements & Composition
The sign is built on a circular badge with a bold red ring framing a open white field. Inside that field sits a black silhouette of a box truck facing left, drawn in flat, simple shapes. White dominates the composition, the red ring carries the prohibition, and black gives the truck its outline. Nothing else competes for attention, so the eye goes straight to the vehicle and the ring that cancels it out.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign comes from the Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung, the German Road Traffic Regulations of 1992, which set out how road users are directed on German roads. A red ring over a vehicle is a universal language of restriction: the truck is shown and then forbidden. Sign 253 governs weight rather than size or speed, so the truck silhouette stands for a whole category of heavy goods traffic kept off certain routes. The design is modern, functional and built to be read in an instant from a moving car.
Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the face, so this sign gets a rare kind of attention. The red ring wraps the glass in a clean circle, and the truck faces left across the surface as you turn it. Anyone holding this glass is reading road regulation at arm's length, which makes a quiet, slightly cheeky conversation piece for a shelf of traveller's souvenirs or a German-themed gathering.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Germany
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.