Objective of the Memorandum Circular
- To prevent premature deterioration and damage to public roads and bridges caused by overloading.
- To establish clear procedures and guidelines for adjudicating overloading cases.
Administrative Fine for Overloading
- An administrative fine of P100.00 shall be imposed for violations related to overloading.
- This imposition is pursuant to Batas Pambansa No. 398, which governs penalties related to public highway offenses.
Treatment of Excess Load as Additional Gross Weight
- The amount of load exceeding the prescribed capacity shall be treated as additional gross weight.
- The owner or operator is allowed to use this additional gross weight for a period of one calendar year.
Limitations on Additional Gross Weight
- The imposition of additional gross weight shall not surpass 4,000 kilograms, regardless of the actual excess load at the time of apprehension.
Computation of Payment for Additional Gross Weight
- Payment rates differ based on fuel type and truck registration status:
- Gasoline-Fueled Trucks:
- T-Truck (registered private): P0.20 per kilo excess
- TH-Truck (registered as hire): P0.30 per kilo excess
- Diesel-Fueled Trucks:
- T-Truck (registered private): P0.12 per kilo excess
- TH-Truck (registered as hire): P0.15 per kilo excess
- Gasoline-Fueled Trucks:
Enforcement and Compliance
- Strict compliance with these procedures and guidelines is required to effectively address overloading violations.
- The memorandum was adopted and enforced as of April 3, 1992, under the authority of Assistant Secretary Juan V. Borra, Jr.