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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE OPERATIONS) REGULATIONS 2014 (S.R. 2014, NO. 69) - REG 20

Maximum wheel loads and axle loads
(1)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle on which the wheel load of a wheel or the aggregate axle load of an axle or axle group fitted to the vehicle exceeds –
(a) the limit specified by the manufacturer of the wheel, axle or axle group; or
(b) the GVM of the light vehicle or the GCM of the light motor vehicle in the combination.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.
(2)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle if the load on a tyre exceeds the maximum load capacity determined for the tyre by its manufacturer.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.


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