Practice question
A consignment is loaded so that most of the weight sits over one axle, exceeding its plated axle weight while the gross vehicle weight remains legal. What is the correct conclusion?
- It is legal because the gross weight is within limits
- It is an offence because individual axle weight limits must also be respected
- Axle limits only apply to trailers
- Only the gross weight matters for enforcement
Answer: B — It is an offence because individual axle weight limits must also be respected
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