Uniform Penalty Computation for Axle Overloading

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LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1192: Uniform Penalty Computation for Axle Overloading

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Title Supreme Court: Uniform Penalty Computation for Axle Overloading

Law: Lto Memorandum Circular No. Acl-2009-1192

Decision Date: Jul 3, 2009

The LTO Memorandum Circular establishes a uniform penalty system for axle overloading, imposing a fine of 25% of the Motor Vehicle User's Charge for violations, while allowing a 4.99% tolerance on gross vehicle weight but strictly enforcing limits on axle loads exceeding 13,500 kilograms.

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Computation of Penalty

Penalty amount is 25% of the Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) paid at the time of infringement.
MVUC amount to be based on official receipt at the time of violation.

Tolerance Allowance for Overloading

A tolerance of 4.99% based on the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is allowed without penalty.
The GVW is based on the current Certificate of Registration (CR).
Loads within the 4.99% tolerance are not penalized even if a random roadside weighing shows excess.

Calculation of Excess Load

Excess load computed by:
- Adding 4.99% tolerance to the registered GVW.
- Deducting this total allowed GVW from the actual weight at apprehension.

Exclusion of Tolerance for Axle Load Limits

The 4.99% tolerance does not apply to individual axle loads exceeding 13,500 kilograms.
Any axle load above 13,500 kgs at weighing results in a penalty of 25% of the MVUC.

Penalty Computation Formulas

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Violation:
1. Allowed GVW per law plus 4.99% tolerance.
2. Deduct actual weight at apprehension.
3. Calculate excess.
4. Multiply MVUC by 25% to determine fine.
Axle Load Violation:
1. Identify excess load on Axle 1, 2, or 3.
2. Multiply MVUC by 25% to determine fine.

Accessory Penalties

Motor vehicles exceeding dual-wheel axle load of 13,500 kg or vehicle load exceeding 150% of max GVW are prohibited from proceeding on the road.

Administrative Directive

The guidelines serve for strict compliance and uniform enforcement effective July 03, 2009.
Issued by Assistant Secretary Arturo C. Lomibao for guidance to all relevant authorities.

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