What is the fine for overloading a truck in 2021?

Fines for overloading freight transport in 2021

Background

It was there that the issue of controlling the overload of freight transport along the axles was worked out and, of course, the practice of collecting huge fines associated with damage to the road infrastructure (roadbed) of the Russian Federation was developed. It is estimated that about 20% of freight vehicles are overloaded, causing damage to the road surface.

The vehicle overload is determined by the load on each axle: rear plus front. The total is the load of the vehicle's weight transmitted through the wheels to the road surface. Often the rear axle of a car bears more of the load compared to the front.

In most cases, permitting documentation for reloading is not issued. Accordingly, damage caused to roads is not compensated. At the same time, drivers often do not know about the overload, since shippers indicate underestimated data in the consignment note.

Statistics have confirmed the effectiveness of introducing fines for overloading

Every month, from 100 to 200 thousand violations of weight and size standards for trucks are recorded, which leads to billions of losses for the state and taxpayers. In particular, in 2021, more than 20 bridges were damaged by destroying trucks on federal highways. The restoration of each of these objects will take 1.5-2 years.

Since the fine for overloading was introduced, the number of violations of traffic rules has decreased by 2.5 times. If things continue like this, at this rate, then over time, congestion on the roads may become a rare occurrence, and their quality will improve significantly.

What contributed to the reduction of such offenses, as well as:

1. Reduced the likelihood of accidents because lengthening the braking distance leads to an accident. Note that the braking distance is lengthened by the inertia of the load and creates a greater likelihood of the car skidding, which is inevitable in rainy weather and ice. And if the load is not secured, then there is a danger of tipping over and then other road users will also suffer.
2. Extended the service life of highways, especially in terms of increasing the service life of the road before rutting. The problem of rutting has worsened in recent years due to the rapid increase in traffic intensity, as well as abnormal temperatures in the summer.
3. Overload leads to increased wear of vehicle parts and components, and also increases fuel and oil consumption.

You can figure out the problem yourself by reading the article to the end to find out how much the fine is for overloading, or use the services of our company.

Video: About overload, fines, axle loads. Interpretation of controversial issues

What should a truck driver know and remember?

The driver needs to remember that overloading the car puts stress on the axles, and they, in turn, put pressure on the road surface. The pressure is so high that the road surface fails prematurely, as it is not designed for excessive loads.

In addition to damaging roads, when the car is overloaded, the driver puts his life at risk and may become a provoking factor in an emergency, since driving the car will be difficult, and in some cases impossible. A vehicle can get out of control due to overload, especially on those types of roads where there are many winding turns and serpentines.

And the last unpleasant moment that the driver must always remember is paying a fine, which, even at the minimum rate, is quite large and can amount to a quarter of monthly earnings. The driver can find out what fine is provided for overloading from the table according to the axle load standards for his type of transport.

I received a fine for overloading, what should I do?

When a notice of a fine for overloading arrives, it is necessary to clarify the situation as to whether the fine was paid by the driver or a company representative. This must be done to ensure that there is no double repayment of the same fine. After paying a fine, a notice may arrive not because it was not paid, but because they are required to notify the owner of the vehicle about the violation and indicate the amount of the fine. At the same time, the authorities that sent the notice may not be aware that the fine has already been paid.

It is also necessary to clarify the situation with the driver and obtain from him a violation report, which will indicate the exact excess of the load limit, the reason and amount of the fine, as well as the grounds for indicating this amount. After receiving this data, the vehicle owner can check the table “ fines for overloading in 2021 ” to understand whether the amount in the notice corresponds to the actual situation of the violation.

What is the fine for overload in 2021

In case of overload of more than 2% and no more than 10% on each axle and in general

• Driver of a vehicle (individual) from RUB 1,000.00 to RUB 1,500.00. (without deprivation of rights).
• Official (responsible) person from 10,000.00 to 15,000.00 rubles.
• Legal entity from 100,000.00 to 150,000.00 rubles.
• In case of automatic fixation in the amount of RUB 150,000.00.

It is important that in 2021 the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation changed the practice of imposing fines for individual entrepreneurs, recognizing the provisions of Art. 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is not constitutional. Read more: The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation announced the need to reduce fines for owners of heavy trucks for overloading recorded by a camera.

In the case of more than 10% and no more than 20% for each of the axes and in general

• Driver of a vehicle (individual) from RUB 3,000.00 to RUB 4,000.00. (without deprivation of rights).
• Official (responsible) person from 25,000.00 to 30,000.00 rubles.
• Legal entity from RUB 250,000.00 to RUB 300,000.00.
• In case of automatic fixation in the amount of RUB 300,000.00.

In the case of more than 20% and no more than 50% for each of the axes and in general

• Driver of a vehicle (individual) from 5,000.00 to 10,000.00 rubles, as well as deprivation of rights from 2 to 4 months.
• Official (responsible) person from 35,000.00 to 40,000.00 rubles.
• Legal entity from RUB 350,000.00 to RUB 400,000.00.
• In case of automatic fixation in the amount of RUB 400,000.00.

In the case of more than 50% for each of the axes and in general

• Driver of a vehicle (individual) from 7,000.00 to 10,000.00 rubles, as well as deprivation of rights from 4 to 6 months.
• Official (responsible) person from 45,000.00 to 50,000.00 rubles.
• Legal entity from 400,000.00 to 500,000.00 rubles.
• In case of automatic fixation in the amount of RUB 500,000.00.

The practice of our clients shows that it is necessary to advise drivers on what and how to say, where to sign, and where to disagree. This will not only avoid fines for the company, but also the driver will avoid deprivation of his license. If the driver was charged more than 2 times under the article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation regarding overloading, the court decision for the third time will be associated with deprivation of rights for at least 6 months. Such decisions are difficult to challenge on appeal, and even more so in cassation.

In some regions of Russia there are additional restrictions on overloading for the summer period; as a rule, they begin to operate from the end of May to mid-August.

If the route passes through regions of the Russian Federation, study the entire route; additional changes and restrictions are possible. The amount is determined depending on the severity of the violations, and remember! – the administrative offense will have to be eliminated in any case, and punishment cannot be avoided.

Who is responsible

The owner of the company involved in the transportation of goods, or the owner of the car if he is engaged in private freight transportation, is responsible for paying the fine. Responsibility for incorrect information regarding the load limit on a truck lies with the person who draws up the transportation permit document.

What is the fine per ton of overload?

A ton of overload is included in the minimum fine. How much the fine for overloading is can be determined from the table, which shows the amounts in accordance with exceeding the limit as a percentage of the maximum load on a certain type of machine.

Minimum – 2-10% of the permissible norm. Even for two-axle trucks, which have a maximum of 18 tons, an overload of a ton can be accidentally created, since 10 percent of the total weight is 1800 tons.

The fine for overloading a truck along its axles in 2021 will be for individuals:

• more than 2%, but not more than 10% - about 1000-1500 rubles.
• more than 10%, but not more than 20% - about 3000-4000 rubles.
• more than 20%, but not more than 50% - from 5,000-10,000 rubles or, in extreme cases, deprivation of rights for a period of 2 to 4 months.
• more than 50% - 7,000-10,000 rubles or deprivation of a driver’s license for 4-6 months.

The fine for overloading a truck along its axles in 2021 will be for legal entities:

• more than 2%, but not more than 10% - from 100,000 to 150,000 rubles.
• more than 10%, but not more than 20% - from 250,000 to 300,000 rubles.
• more than 20%, but not more than 50% - from 350,000 to 400,000 rubles.
• more than 50% - from 450,000 to 500,000 rubles.

The fine for a driver for overloading a gazelle will be less than for a truck driver, since the load standards for a gazelle are lower.

Car weighing procedure

The procedure for determining the permissible weight of a vehicle at mobile points consists of the following key points:

• The weight of the car is determined exclusively on special equipment, namely “VA-20P” scales, corresponding to GOST-R 53228-2009.
• The measurement results should not have an error exceeding plus or minus 20 kg.
• The procedure itself must be carried out in accordance with Federal Law No. 102 “On compliance with the uniformity of measurements” and Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 1014 “List of verification means”.

How many weighing attempts

If during dynamic weighing the weight of the vehicle is overweight, the truck is stopped and sent to a stationary post for re-weighing.

During control weighing, the driver must make sure that all officials have permission and certificates for this, and that the equipment is in good condition.

What law states

The legislative framework regulating the overloading of trucks (once you figure it out, “wipe the nose of any traffic inspector”)

1. Federal Law No. 257 of November 8, 2007 legislated such concepts as: overload of freight transport, permissible weight, axle load, permissible axle load, highway, highway users, indivisible cargo, etc.
2. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 934 of November 16, 2009, defining the amount of damage and the rules for compensation for damage.
3. Federal Law No. 127 of July 24, 1998 “On control over international road transport and liability for violation of this procedure.”
4. Code of the Russian Federation “On Administrative Offenses” Art. 12.21 “Violation of the rules for the carriage of goods, rules of towing.”
5. Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated August 8, 1995 No. 73 determined the list of dangerous goods and the rules for their transportation.
6. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of April 15, 2011 No. 272. Appendix 2 makes no distinction for single or dual wheels.
7. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of January 9, 2014 No. 12, came into force on January 1, 2015.

• Codifier of meanings and types of highways.
• Codifier of the population of cities and towns.
• Codifier of types of dividing strip.

What is overload

Owners and drivers of freight transport often try to fit as much cargo as possible into one vehicle - this allows them to make do with fewer vehicles to transport one shipment of goods or make fewer trips and load the vehicles with the next shipment on the next trip. A car is considered overloaded if there is too much and improperly distributed cargo in the luggage compartment. During dangerous seasons, especially in the spring, when roads are washed out, this is fraught with emergency situations and damage to the road surface and the cars themselves.

Requirements for the transportation of goods in the Russian Federation

General requirements for the carriage of goods are defined in Section. 23 Traffic Rules. Thus, clause 23.1 of the Rules stipulates that the mass of the transported cargo and the load distribution along the axles should not exceed the values ​​​​established by the manufacturer for a given vehicle.

When determining the values ​​of the relevant parameters, one should proceed from the characteristics of the vehicle determined by the manufacturer, indicating:

• carrying capacity - maximum permissible weight of transported cargo a) for a passenger car, the number of seats and weight of transported cargo, depending on the number of passengers transported; b) for a bus - nominal and maximum capacity;
• curb and permissible maximum weight of the vehicle;
• distribution of curb and permitted maximum masses along the axles.

One of the most important indicators of the technical characteristics of a vehicle is the axle load value, i.e. load on the road transmitted by the wheels of a single, most loaded axle. This indicator is related to both the mass of the cargo being transported and the distribution of the payload on the vehicle.

Clause 23.2 of the Rules obliges the driver to monitor the placement, fastening and condition of the load before and during movement in order to prevent it from falling and interfering with movement. The conditions under which the carriage of cargo is permitted are also listed (clause 23.3 of the Rules).

Transportation of large, heavy and dangerous goods is carried out in accordance with special rules, liability for violation of which is provided for in Art. Art. 12.21.1 and 12.21.2 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Concepts of heavy and large vehicles

are disclosed in Art. 3 of the Federal Law “On Highways and Road Activities in the Russian Federation and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”, into which they were included by Federal Law No. 248-FZ of July 13, 2015.

A heavy vehicle is understood as a vehicle whose weight with or without cargo and (or) the axle load of which exceeds the permissible weight of the vehicle and (or) the permissible axle load, which are established by the Government of the Russian Federation.

A large vehicle is a vehicle whose dimensions, with or without cargo, exceed the permissible dimensions established by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Powers and terms of issue and consideration

Protocols on these administrative offenses are drawn up by officials of internal affairs bodies (Part 1 of Article 28.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Cases of administrative offenses are considered by the head of the state road safety inspection, his deputy, the commander of a regiment (battalion, company) of the road patrol service, his deputy, and employees of the state safety inspection.

1. Decisions in cases of these administrative offenses cannot be made after 2 (two) months from the date of commission of the administrative offense.
2. The day of commission of these offenses should be considered the day of their discovery (suppression) by an authorized official.
3. The place where the offenses under comment were committed is determined by the place where they were discovered by an authorized official.

Officials exercising control

Monitoring that the truck is not overloaded is carried out by employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate. They have the right to stop transport and check the level of vehicle congestion. First of all, those drivers of vehicles who violated traffic rules are subject to checks. In this case, you will have to pay not only a fine for overloading, but also for violating traffic rules.

Currently, in order to determine whether a vehicle is overloaded, you can use the automatic mode using cameras.

You can also calculate the overload using simple mathematical calculations. To do this, take the mass of the empty heavy truck, which is indicated in the technical documentation for the vehicle. The driver provides these documents to the traffic police officer during inspection. You will also need to know the weight of the cargo being transported, which is indicated on the waybill. This document is also checked by State Traffic Inspectorate employees.

These mass indicators must be added together. The resulting amount is divided by the number of vehicle axles. After this, the traffic police officer compares the calculated value with the acceptable value. If the overload is exceeded by 2%, the driver will be punished.

In general, overloading should not be allowed, not only because it can be punished with penalties. The fact is that such a careless attitude towards the vehicle will affect its technical condition. As a result, most parts of the vehicle will wear out several times faster.

How can you avoid paying a fine from your company?

To do this, you need to prove that the employee acted for personal purposes, using a car without the knowledge of the company management or Individual entrepreneurs are not a legal entity by law, so the fine must be issued to the responsible person, which is significantly less than the fine for a legal entity.

You also need to remember that at present, the movement of a heavy vehicle exceeding the permissible weight of the vehicle or the permissible load on the axle of the vehicle by no more than 2% without special permission is not administratively punishable.

Administrative liability does not arise in the case when the excess of the weight parameters of the vehicle specified in the special permit is no more than 2%.

Payment of a double fine

If you have received a decision to pay a fine under Art. 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, but you did not appeal the decision within the period established by law and did not pay the fine, the inspector of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate may issue a fine of double size on the basis of Part 1 of Art. 20.25 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. Therefore, be careful, contact us immediately after receiving a ruling (notice) to summon you to draw up a protocol on an administrative offense under Art. 12.21.1 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

What is the minimum fine in court, how much can be reduced

Clause 2.2 of Article 4.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation allows the court to reduce the imposed fine below the lowest limit (half of the minimum amount).

Jurisdiction of administrative cases regarding transshipment

According to Art. 22 of the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, Part 2 of Art. 23.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, cases of administrative offenses provided for in Art. 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offences, are considered by courts of general jurisdiction. At present, judicial practice in such cases can already be considered established. The vast majority of claims against carriers and shippers are satisfied in full by the courts. Appealing such decisions does not lead to their cancellation.

At the same time, it is important to understand that the reasons for the disgusting road, lack of signs, etc. are in no way related to overloading and have no prospects in court in the event of challenging an administrative fine for overloading.

Loading standards

A fine for overloading a truck is issued by traffic police officers if the axle loading standards are violated. As already mentioned, the carrying capacity of a vehicle is indicated in its passport. But the load capacity along the axes (Go) can be approximately calculated using the following formula:

Go=(Ma + Mg) / N, where:

• Ma is the mass of the vehicle (indicated in the vehicle title);
• Mg is the mass of the cargo (indicated in the waybill). In this case, it is important that the value of the indicator does not exceed the maximum carrying capacity of the vehicle specified in the PTS;
• N is the number of axles of a particular car.

In modern cars, the calculated indicator is displayed automatically on the on-board computer screen.

Legislation in Government Decree No. 272 ​​(Appendices 1 and 2) dated April 15, 2011 defines the limit values ​​for trucks with different numbers of axles (in tons):

• 2 — 18;
• 3 — 25;
• 4 — 32;
• 5 — 35.

The presence of an overweight can be determined by traffic police inspectors manually or automatically:

• at specially equipped weighing stations;
• via electronic weighing systems. The bottom line is this: automatic scales with a sensor are built into the road surface; they weigh passing vehicles, the camera records its license plate number, and the system transmits information about the violation to the information collection console. Such systems are installed on federal highways and can carry out measurements at vehicle speeds of up to 140 km/h.

Regarding bribing an official for overload

(payment scheme for overloaded transport routes)

Who received the bribe

On April 20, 2021, an individual was convicted of committing crimes under Part 3 of Art.
290, part 3 art. 290, paragraph “c”, part 5, art. 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, with the appointment of penalties: under Part 3 of Art. 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for each of two crimes in the form of imprisonment using Art. 64 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for a period of 2 years, with a fine of thirty times the amount of the bribe in the amount of 2,100,000 rubles, using Part 3 of Art. 47 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, with deprivation of the right to hold positions in the public service in the system of law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation related to the exercise of the functions of a representative of government, for a period of 2 years with deprivation on the basis of Art. 48 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of the special rank “senior police lieutenant”, and under paragraph “c” of part 5 of Art. 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the form of imprisonment using Art. 64 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for a period of 4 years, with a fine in the amount of thirty times the amount of the bribe in the amount of 13,725,000 rubles, with deprivation for a period of 2 years and 6 months of the right to hold positions in the public service in the system of law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation related to the exercise of the functions of a representative of government , with deprivation on the basis of Art. 48 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation with the special rank of “senior police lieutenant”; on the basis of Parts 3 and 4 of Art. 69 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, for the totality of crimes, by partial addition of the imposed punishments, K. was finally sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 5 (five) years, with his serving in a high-security correctional colony, with a fine of 15,000,000 rubles, with deprivation of the right to hold positions in the public service in the system of law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation related to the exercise of the functions of a representative of government, for a period of 3 years, with deprivation of the special rank of “senior police lieutenant.” The individual was found guilty by the indicated verdict of receiving a bribe twice, i.e. an official personally receiving a bribe in the form of money, in a significant amount, for committing illegal actions in favor of the briber and, by virtue of his official position, facilitating such actions, and was also found guilty of receiving a bribe, i.e. receipt by an official of a personal bribe in the form of money in a large amount for committing illegal actions in favor of persons represented by the bribe-giver and facilitating, by virtue of his official position, such actions.

Who gave the bribe

Each was convicted of committing crimes under Part 3 of Art. 291, paragraphs “a, b”, part 4, art. 291 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, with the appointment of penalties for everyone: under Part 3 of Art. 291 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the form of imprisonment for a term of 2 years, with a fine using Art. 64 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the amount of ten times the amount of the bribe in the amount of 700,000 rubles, and under paragraphs “a, b”, part 4 of Art. 291 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the form of imprisonment, using Art. 64 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, for a period of 3 years, with a fine of twenty times the amount of the bribe in the amount of 9,150,000 rubles; on the basis of Parts 3 and 4 of Art. 69 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for the totality of crimes, by partial addition of the imposed punishments, F... and R..., each was finally sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 4 years, to be served in a general regime correctional colony, with a fine of 9,500,000 rubles .

The crimes were committed in 2014 in the city of Moscow under circumstances detailed in the verdict. At the same time, the average size of a bribe received by a Moscow official from business representatives in 2021 increased two and a half times compared to 2015. In 2015, police recorded a similar increase, doubling the 2014 level. Against the backdrop of falling real incomes of citizens, such an increase in the welfare of corrupt officials is especially impressive, and will be even more impressive by the end of 2021.

The convicts were taken into custody in the courtroom, the verdict resolved questions about the calculation of sentences and material evidence in the case. The appeal and cassation upheld this decision.

Additional penalties for overloading

1. There is also a fine for violations in the preparation of documents, which is an incorrect indication of the weight of the cargo. The difference between the weight according to documents and the weight determined by scales at the site of the administrative violation (distortion).

• Driver of a vehicle RUB 5,000.00
• Individual entrepreneur from 10,000.00 to 15,000.00 rubles.
• Legal entity from RUB 250,000.00 to RUB 400,000.00.

2. Fine for failure to comply with road signs. If there are restriction signs along the route.

• Driver of a vehicle from RUB 2,000.00 to RUB 2,500.00.

3. Judicial proceedings regarding property damage caused by vehicles transporting heavy cargo on the roads of the Russian Federation” established a procedure for compensation for damage (Government Decree No. 934 of November 16, 2009).

• According to Part 1 of Art. 1079 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation - the obligation to compensate for damage is assigned to a legal entity or citizen who owns a source of increased danger by right of ownership, right of economic management or right of operational management or on another legal basis (by right of lease, by power of attorney for the right to drive a vehicle, by virtue of an order from the relevant authority to transfer a source of increased danger to it, etc.). In Tyumen, there is a similar unpleasant practice, according to the court ruling dated February 3, 2014 in case No. 33-431/2014, in favor of the Federal State Institution "Federal Administration of Highways "Siberia" of the Federal Road Agency" payment for the transportation of heavy cargo when traveling along for public roads of federal significance in the amount of 207,106 rubles. 30 kopecks, legal expenses in the amount of 1628 rubles. 76 kopecks, total 208,735 rubles. 06 kop.

Is it possible not to pay and what will happen for this?

You can challenge a fine issued in the following situations:

• if the roadway does not meet the requirements of SNiP and building codes;
• a violation of the set of rules for road surfaces was revealed;
• the road does not meet the overload standards established by GOST.

If one of these facts is identified, you can contact a lawyer, preferably a transport specialist, and file an appeal against the administrative violation and cancel the fine.

Rules for the transportation of oversized cargo

Traffic rules (abbreviated as traffic rules) in paragraph 23.4. read: “If the load on a vehicle protrudes more than 1 meter from the rear or 40 centimeters from the sides, it must be marked with “oversized load” signs during the daytime. At night, it is necessary to additionally install white reflectors or a lantern in front, and equip the cargo with red reflectors at the rear.”

But in addition to the traffic rules, the Code of Administrative Offenses, Part 2 contains the following amendment:

“Transportation of goods that exceed the dimensions specified in the special permit, more than 10 centimeters, entails a fine of 1,500 to 400,000 rubles.”

Freight transport overload

By law, overloading or failure to comply with dimensions (exceeding) is administratively punishable, with liability ranging from a fine to deprivation of a driver’s license.

In the “realities of life”, the mass of the car is transferred to the road surface by the wheels of each axle and there are two types of load on the axle:

1. Permissible load on the transport axle determined by the manufacturer. 2. Limitation of axle load fixed by law.

The total load on the vehicle axles is the permissible load as provided by the manufacturer and required by legal restrictions.

According to the classification, freight vehicles are divided into two types:

1. cars of group A (they are allowed to be used only on tracks of the first, second and third categories); 2. cars of group B (their operation is permitted on roads of any category).

The permissible axle load for cars of group A ranges from 10 to 6 tons (depending on the distance between the axles). For a car of group B, the load can range from 6 to four and a half tons.

According to GOST R 52051-2003, the categories of vehicles intended for the transportation of goods in Russia received the following names: N1 - light-tonnage (up to 3.5 tons), N2 - medium-tonnage (more than 3.5 - up to 12 tons) and N3 - heavy-duty vehicles (over 12 t).

More information about the permissible axle load of groups A and B

Appendix 1 - the weight of a single vehicle (meaning, without a trailer), during static weighing should not exceed:

18 tons for a 2-axle vehicle; 25 tons for 3 axles; 32 tons for 4-axle; 35 tons for 5 axles.

Appendix 2 - the permissible loads on the vehicle axles are indicated during dynamic weighing.

For single vehicles, with a distance between axles of 2.5 meters or more, the axle load should not exceed:

6 tons for a road designed for 6 tons; 10 tons for a road designed for 10 tons.

For reference: In European countries, higher loads are installed on transport corridors (in Poland and Germany, for example, the permitted weight of road trains is up to 40 tons, and in Slovakia - 44 tons).

Amendments to current legislation

​fine for tachograph in 2021
According to Internet sources, drivers will be punished as follows:

1. Deprive rights.
2. Remove cargo.
3. Send the car to the impound lot.

It is quite natural that such punitive measures caused a storm of indignation among drivers.

True or not

You can check this easily. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the current version of Article 12.21.1 of the Administrative Code, which provides for liability for non-compliance with the rules for the movement of large and heavy vehicles. This document provides only sanctions in the form of monetary fines or deprivation of rights for a short period. We are not talking about confiscation of cargo.

Let’s make the assumption that the myth appeared after an interview with the head of the Ministry of Transport, Evgeniy Dietrich, which was shown in June by the Rossiya-1 TV channel. The official said that overloaded cars spoil the road surface, so unscrupulous carriers should be deprived of their rights and their cargo confiscated. The RIA Novosti news agency also published an article on this topic. Readers have already figured out the rest.

In reality, the initiative of the Ministry of Transport was submitted to the State Council for consideration, but the matter has not yet gone further than this. Therefore, it is difficult to say when the law on tightening measures for overloading a car will come into force, and whether it will happen at all.

Types of overload

1. Overload of passengers. Drivers often pick up 1-2 passengers beyond the established limits in order to gain personal benefit. However, this is fraught with uneven distribution of load across the axles, which can cause loss of control.
2. Cargo overload. Any transport company tries to increase the profitability of each flight by loading the truck to capacity. As a result, controllability deteriorates and wear of the main components increases.
3. Trailer overload. In general, the problem is the same as in the previous case: maneuverability and controllability are impaired.

Requirements for organizing cargo transportation

1. The weight distribution along the axles of the vehicle is determined by data from the vehicle's title and appendices to Government Decree No., where the nominal values ​​are indicated.
2. The actual weight is determined by the shipper or carrier, depending on who carries out the loading, unless otherwise provided by the terms of the contract.
3. The driver is obliged to control the loading process, in particular, to monitor the fixation and location of the cargo on the platform.
4. If the actual weight of the cargo exceeds the established values ​​by more than 2%, a special permit is issued and the route is agreed upon.

Permissible norms of load distribution along the axles