Agreement on Maximum Permissible Gross Weight of Trucks

关于货车最大允许总重量的协议

ຂໍ້ຕົກລົງ ວ່າດ້ວຍການອະນຸຍາດນ້ຳໜັກລວມສູງສຸດຂອງລົດບັນທຸກ

Summary

Agreement issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport specifying maximum permissible total weight, vehicle dimensions, seasonal load limits for trucks (single trucks, semi-trailers, trailers) on various roads, along with measures for weighing inspections, overload penalties, management supervision, prohibited acts, and offender disposal, aiming to protect road surfaces, extend road life, and ensure traffic safety.

Articles

Article 1

Purpose. This Agreement stipulates the principles, regulations, and measures concerning the maximum total weight of trucks operating on roads, so as to adapt to the load-bearing capacity of various types of roads in different seasons, aiming to protect roads, extend their service life, reduce state budget expenditures on road maintenance and repair, while also reducing the occurrence of traffic accidents, and contributing to the national economic and social development.

Article 2

Maximum Gross Weight of Trucks. The maximum gross weight of a truck refers to the sum of the empty vehicle weight plus the permissible cargo weight for travel on various roads within the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Article 3

Scope of Application. This Agreement applies to individuals, legal entities, and organizations engaged in transportation and cargo carriage on various types of roads within the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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