Article 86
Starting Date: 02/09/2007

 The maximum height of any motor vehicle, including load or any items protruding from it, shall not exceed 4.2 metres from the road surface. The maximum width of the motor vehicle, including load or any protruding item, shall not exceed 2.6 metres.

In emergency, where loads in excess of the height and width mentioned in the preceding two paragraphs are required, authorization shall be obtained in writing from the Licensing Authority before such a vehicle is driven.

The unladen weights and maximum laden weights shall be as follows:

(1) Maximum authorized weight on a single axle:

The gross weight on one wheel or the wheels of any one axle shall not exceed thirteen (13) tonnes and shall not exceed the weight limit set by the manufacturer.

(2) Maximum load on a double axle:

Taking into account the manufacturer's specifications, the maximum load on double axles (total load of adjacent axles) permitted for the purpose of licensing shall be as follows:

The  between adjacent axles / m                                            maximum permitted load / ton

0.90                                                                                                                        14.6

1.00                                                                                                                        16.1

1.10                                                                                                                        17.5

1.20                                                                                                                        18.9       

1.35                                                                                                                        20.3

1.35 - 2.50                                                                                                            21.0

Longer than 2.50                                                                                              Each to be treated as a single axle

Total vehicle load weights:

The maximum load of a motor vehicle or the maximum load including trailer or semi-trailer permitted for the purpose of licensing, shall not exceed the following, whichever is the least:

- The manufacturer's specifications.

- The load on any axle shall not exceed the maximum load listed in the preceding items 1 and 2.

- Vehicle load or combined load of a group of trailers shall not exceed forty-five (45) tons.

(4) If the weight of the transported goods is in excess of the limit, written permission shall be obtained from the Licensing Authority.

The load may not extend in front of the vehicle by more than one metre or by more than two metres at the back of the body of the vehicle.

However, if the nature of the goods being transported is such that they cannot be separated, and their length exceeds the aforementioned lengths, then written permission shall be obtained from the Licensing Authority.

In all cases, clear red warning marks shall be positioned on the edge of the load.

Extensions to the body of a goods vehicle (truck) with the intention of increasing its dimensions (specifications) whether in length, width or height, are not permitted.

A Licensing Authority sticker shall be affixed to the body of motor vehicles with an unladen weight of three (3) tons and over, indicating gross weight and passenger limit.

In all cases, the offender shall be held responsible for removing whatever is the cause of the offence.