AXLE LOAD

Introduction Weighing Protocols Weighbridge Stations Dimension Limits Overload Fine Effects
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Weighing Protocols

  • Step 1 - Truck directed by police officer / an authorized officer to the weighbridge station
  • Step 2 -Driver submits waybill and truck directed to move onto the weighing scale
  • Step 3 -The gross weight of the truck shows on the external display device
  • Step 4 -Dimension (length, Height and Width) of truck checked
  • Step 5 -Weighing certificate issued to driver
  • Step 6 -In the event of an overload, excess cargo(load) is shed off, fine paid and payment receipt issued
  • Step 7 - If the weighed truck is within the required limit, it proceeds on journey
  • Step 8 - Unauthorized payment should not be made at axle load station

Office Address :

HEAD OFFICE
P.O.Box 1641
Ministries
Accra - Ghana
03039-67364 (Reception)
03202-961616
03202-961620
ce@highways.gov.gh