Excess weight
The Law relating to weight distinguishes between laden and unladen weight. The distinction is relevant because there are prohibitions on the total weight which a laden vehicle may transmit to the road surface, while both laden and unladen weights form the criteria by which maximum speed and excise duty are computed.
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MAXIMUM PENALTY
Non-endorsable. Maximum fine = £5,000.
Owner-operator fine in proportion to net turnover.
Driver fine guideline 100% net weekly take-home pay.
Level of overloading taken into consideration.