On 8 November 2025, a TMPD member from the Overloading Control Unit was patrolling on R566 and Soutpan Road when he stopped an articulated vehicle carrying goods. The vehicle was found without a license disc. It was escorted to the Akasia weighbridge where the trailer was discovered to be over […]
The TMPD Taxi Unit conducted an operation in Pretoria Central, where they impounded 16 minibuses for various offences related to non-compliance of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. In a separate operation on the same day, the TMPD Overload Control Unit (OCU) in Akasia and […]
Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police conducted an overloading control and vehicle fitness operation along the R104 and N4/2 West. Multiple vehicles were found to be overloaded and were charged accordingly. Drivers were requested to arrange relief vehicles, rectify their loads, and re-weigh before being released. Drivers and transport operators […]
While conducting routine patrols, the Gauteng Traffic Police spotted a minibus taxi that was travelling along the N4/N2 East along the Weighbridge towards Mpumalanga, around 21h25 on Wednesday, 05 August 2025. Officials then directed the vehicle to the weighbridge, where it was found to be overloaded with 3.5 tons. The […]
The Tshwane Metro Police Department Overload Control Unit, based at the Centurion weighbridge, conducted a road safety operation on Monday, 14 July 2025. This operation specifically targeted heavy motor vehicles to ensure compliance with weight regulations. The primary function of a weighbridge is to accurately measure the combined weight of […]
The TMPD Overloading Control (OCU) unit performed an operation in which 34 vehicles were weighed, 14 were found to be overloaded and penalized accordingly. This operation emphasizes the significance of following load restrictions to avoid accidents, decrease road wear and tear, and maintain the safety of all road users. The […]
As we continue to raise awareness about road safety, we want to highlight the risks associated with overloading minibus taxis and trailers. This reckless behavior puts the lives of passengers, drivers, and other road users at risk. Overloading can lead to: – Loss of control and stability of the vehicle […]
The Arrive Alive website received the following report of overloading: I want to report an overloaded truck for scrap collection people hanging at the top of the vehicle ( please refer to the video attached to this email ), The waste in that truck was blown out and hit other […]
A bus travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe was detained for overloading by traffic law enforcement officers at the Polokwane Traffic Control Centre on Sunday, 17 December 2023. The vehicle was found to be overloaded by almost 17 00kg when weighed. The driver was fined R6 000.00 and instructed to rectify […]
Question: please can you refer me to the exact content page or legislation that enforces the maximum weight per vehicle? We load Superlink Tautliners from SA to our neighbouring countries, loading a max of 32T per vehicle. I know we can load up to 34T, depending on the vehicle’s weight. […]
