Load Limits and Cargo Safety

Weigh stations ensure that vehicles comply with legal mass and axle load limits. Vehicles exceeding limits may be fined or ordered to offload cargo.

Heavy vehicles may be restricted from residential zones due to noise, safety, and infrastructure limitations, unless officially permitted.

Exceeding the GVW set by the manufacturer and law is prohibited. It risks mechanical failure and may result in fines or denial of access.

Commercial vehicles are subject to strict inspection, licensing, and operational requirements. These include load securing and vehicle maintenance.

Materials like sand and gravel must be covered with tarpaulins and properly contained to prevent spillage and dust emissions.

Vehicles must be within height and weight restrictions to avoid collisions with overhead structures and ensure bridge safety.

Drivers must not exceed posted bridge weight limits. Overloading can cause structural damage or collapse.

Oman law requires compliance with axle configuration rules based on spacing and number of axles to prevent road damage.

Overloaded vehicles must be offloaded at the owner cost within 24 hours of violation, as per Omani regulations.

Improperly secured loads can shift or fall, causing danger. Legal penalties and fines apply for unsecured cargo.

Open-bed trucks carrying sand, gravel, or other loose materials must use sheets or tarps to prevent debris from escaping.

Worn or damaged lashings compromise load security and must not be used. All restraints should be intact and effective.

Each loading session must include a check for balance, weight distribution, and lashings to prevent movement during transport.

Cargo projecting over legal limits must be marked with flags or red lights, and permits must be obtained from the Directorate.

Heavy machinery should be tied down using lashings, chocks, or bulkheads to prevent movement and reduce rollover risk.

Shifting loads can destabilize the vehicle. Stop in a safe area and inspect or readjust cargo to ensure safety.

Tarps prevent exposure to elements but do not restrain cargo. Always use proper tie-downs and lashings for load safety.

Routine inspections may include checking for proper cargo securing, compliance with permits, and vehicle documentation.

Spilling cargo endangers other road users. Drivers must prevent spillage through proper containment and face penalties if violations occur.

Loose materials such as sand, gravel, or cement must be securely contained and covered with tarpaulins to prevent road spillage.

Damage to public roads due to overloading is a violation, and the vehicle operator may face fines and be liable for repairs.

Drivers must shift to lower gears before descent and avoid overusing brakes to prevent failure and maintain vehicle control.

Operating a vehicle without knowing its load limits risks overloading. Refer to the operation card or manufacturer guidelines.

Cargo, especially overhanging loads, must be marked with red lights at night or during poor visibility to alert other road users.

Protruding materials must be made safe using covers or padding and marked clearly to prevent injury or collisions.

Pipes or poles extending beyond the vehicle must be fitted with red flags during the day and red lights at night.

Repeat overloading offenses may lead to higher fines, increased scrutiny, and possible suspension of operating permits.

Heavy machinery should be loaded evenly to avoid imbalance. Forklifts or cranes must use safe loading techniques.

Sudden shifts can destabilize the vehicle. The driver must stop and ensure the load is correctly tied down before continuing.

Tanker trucks must have internal baffles to prevent surge, and all valves and caps should be tightly secured.

Authorities may inspect cargo security, permits, and weight compliance at border and port entry points.

Loose restraints during transport must be corrected immediately to prevent cargo from falling or shifting.

Loads exceeding height restrictions typically 4.3 m require permits and risk rollover in turns or tunnels.

Loads should be placed evenly and secured. Dock personnel and drivers must cooperate to verify cargo safety before departure.