Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1192)
The fine for axle overloading is computed as 25% of the Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) paid at the time of infringement as indicated in the Official Receipt.
The 4.99% tolerance is computed based on the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as indicated in the current Certificate of Registration (CR). The penalty can be waived for loads exceeding the registered GVW by this tolerance, provided the excess is within the 4.99% limit.
The 4.99% tolerance does not apply to excess axle load that exceeds the allowable 13,500 kilograms per axle. If any axle load exceeds 13,500 kgs during weighing, a penalty of 25% of the MVUC shall be imposed.
Excess load is calculated by adding the 4.99% tolerance to the registered GVW, then subtracting this total from the actual weight during apprehension.
The maximum allowable axle load for a dual-wheel axle is 13,500 kilograms. Exceeding this limit results in penalties and prohibition from proceeding on the roadway.
As an accessory penalty, the motor vehicle shall not be allowed to proceed on the roadway if the vehicle load exceeds 150% of the maximum allowable gross weight.
The Official Receipt indicating the amount of MVUC paid and the current Certificate of Registration (CR) indicating the GVW are necessary.
The formula is: (Allowed GVW + 4.99% tolerance) - Actual Weight = Excess Weight; Fine = 25% of the MVUC amount indicated in the Official Receipt.
A fine equivalent to 25% of the MVUC will be imposed if any axle load exceeds 13,500 kgs during actual weighing.
No. If a dual-wheel axle load exceeds 13,500 kgs or the vehicle load exceeds 150% of the allowable gross weight, the vehicle is not allowed to proceed on the roadway.