More weigh bridges expected around the country

Truck drivers can expect to see more weigh bridges around the country as the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport wants to clamp down on those who are overloading their vehicles and are damaging our roads.

Assistant Minister Vijay Nath said government is pouring a lot of money in maintaining the roads and some of the trucks and loaders are exceeding their legal weight limit.

Nath said at the moment drivers are fined $1,000 if their vehicles are found exceeding their weight limit but the fine is expected to increase soon.

According to Nath, 12 wheeler trucks can carry up to 35 tonnes, 10 wheeler trucks can carry 21.4 tonnes while six wheeler vehicles can carry 5.53 tonnes.