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AXLE LOAD CONTROL: Rules and regulations.
It is necessary to know the permitted axle load limits and gross vehicle weights, as a driver, truck owner or loader.
The axle load limits for the various axle/wheel configurations, maximum gross vehicle weight, maximum vehicle dimensions and the minimum fines for excess axle load or gross vehicle weight are set in the Traffic Act (Cap. 403).
LEGAL LIMITS FOR VEHICLES
Permissible Maximum Axle Loads
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Axle Group
(with Pneumatic Tyres)
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Maximum Axle Load (Kg)
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A
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Single Steering Axle (2 wheels –single tyres)
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8,000
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B
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Single Axle (4 wheels –dual tyres)
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10,000
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C
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Tandem Axle Group (8 wheels- dual tyres)
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16,000
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D
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Triple Axle Group (12 wheels-dual tyres)
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24,000
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Maximum Gross Vehicle Weights
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Vehicle and Axle Configuration
(Pneumatic Tyres)
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Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
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A
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Vehicle with 2 axles
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18,000
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B
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Vehicle with 3 axles
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24,000
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C
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Vehicle and semi-trailer with total of 3 axles
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28,000
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D
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Vehicle with 4 axles
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28,000
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E
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Vehicle and semi-trailer with total of 4 axles
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34,000
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F
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Vehicle and drawbar trailer with total of 4 axles
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36,000
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G
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Vehicle and semi-trailer with total of 5 axles
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42,000
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H
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Vehicle and drawbar trailer with total of 5 axles
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42,000
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I
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Vehicle and semi-trailer with total of 6 axles
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48,000
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J
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Vehicle and drawbar trailer with total of 6 axles
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48,000
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