Overloaded Cargo Vehicles to Face Penalties as per Regulation

The Department of Transport Management has announced that cargo vehicles carrying loads exceeding the prescribed limits will be subject to penalties. Imported vehicles must operate within their designated capacity within the customs office premises, the department stated.

Vehicles transporting goods are required to weigh their loads three times—near the departure point, at a midpoint, and close to the destination—using proper weighing stations before proceeding. Only after removing the excess cargo beyond the legal limit will the vehicle be allowed to continue its journey.

Kathmandu, 10 Baisakh – The Department of Transport Management has reiterated the provisions under the Cargo Vehicle Load Regulation 2074, cautioning operators against exceeding the specified load limits. Vehicles imported for transport must adhere to capacity limits while operating inside the customs office area.

Cargo vehicles must ensure mandatory triple weighing at designated points: near the point of origin, midway, and near the destination, with the load properly secured. Any vehicle found carrying loads over the permissible limit will face penalties, and such excess goods must be offloaded before the vehicle is permitted to proceed. The responsibility for managing excess goods lies solely with the vehicle owner, the department clarified.