The more you could take away, the greater the benefit. Many entrepreneurs think so and load their cars in excess of the permissible limit, forgetting that such actions not only violate the law, but also pose a threat to other road users. When a weight control car appears on the road, drivers, knowing that their car is overloaded, perform actions beyond their control, creating additional danger. After all, no one wants to receive a fine for overload. Several penalties can cause irreparable damage to any organization. On the other hand, properly organized cargo transportation, in which the weight of the transported goods does not exceed the established norms, will not only bring income to the company, but also save the driver from breaking the rules. road traffic.
Essence of violation
Overload is understood as exceeding the maximum permissible vehicle weight or permissible load on one axle by more than 2%. This is the minimum value for which a fine for overweight on a truck can be assigned.
Overload penalty
This offense is regulated by article 12.21.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, which establishes responsibility for violation of the Rules for the carriage of goods by road, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 15.04.2011 N272. The article lists the following types of violation of the traffic rules of a heavy vehicle and the punishment for their violation for 2018:
- When overloading from 2 to 10%: a fine for a driver - 1000–1500 rubles, for an official - 15000–20,000 rubles, for a legal entity - 100–150 thousand rubles.
- From 10 to 20%: the driver will be fined 3000-4000 rubles, an official - 25-30 thousand rubles, an organization - 250-300 thousand rubles. If the weight specified in the special permit is exceeded, then the amount of the fine will be up to 3,500, up to 25,000 and up to 250,000 rubles, respectively.
- From 20 to 50%: driver - 5000–10000 rubles. or deprivation of rights for a period of 2 to 4 months, an official - 35,000-40,000 rubles., legal. person - 350,000-400,000 rubles. If the weight specified in the special permit is exceeded, then the amount of the fine will be: for the driver - up to 5,000 or deprivation of rights for up to 3 months, for the official - from 30,000 to 40,000 and legal. person - from 300,000 to 400,000 rubles.
- More than 50%: regardless of the presence or absence of special. driver's permits will be punished in the amount of 7 to 10 thousand rubles, an official - from 45 to 50 thousand rubles, an organization - from 400 to 500 thousand rubles.
Overloaded machine
Important! Individual entrepreneurs bear the same responsibility as legal entities, and the amounts of fines for them are the same.
In addition, Article 12.21.1 provides for the responsibility of the shipper for providing false information in the documents for the cargo (for 2018):
- If the overweight during the audit was no more than 20%, then an individual will pay a fine of up to 2 thousand rubles, an official - from 15 to 20 thousand rubles, a legal one - from 200 to 300 thousand rubles.
- If more than 20%, then the private owner will be fined 5 thousand rubles, an official - 25-35 thousand rubles, a legal person - 300-400 thousand rubles.
An organization or individual entrepreneur who violated the weight during loading will have to pay a fine in the amount of 250,000 to 400,000 rubles. and from 80,000 to 100,000 rubles. respectively.
Officials of road safety bodies are authorized to consider cases of administrative offenses provided for by this article. Wherein . An order is immediately issued on the recovery of a fine for exceeding the axle load or the total mass of the vehicle, a copy of which is handed over to the driver.
If the person against whom an administrative offense case is being instituted does not agree with the fine, then a protocol is drawn up and the case will be considered in the traffic police department serving the territory in which the offense was revealed.
Usually the traffic police inspector in such cases is accompanied by a weight control car with special markings applied to the body. Installed in the car Technical equipment, which allows you to determine the weight of the truck and the axle load, how much is the congestion.
Important! Only heavy goods vehicles are subject to this article. Passenger cars or even a Gazelle are not subject to congestion checks.
Penalty received, what to do
So, the decision to recover the penalty for the superiority has been received. Usually, it is handed directly to the person in respect of whom it was issued, or, if the person did not appear for consideration, it can be sent by registered mail with notification.
Important! Refusal to receive such a letter is a proper notification of the offender, therefore, an attempt to prove in the future the fact of non-receipt will not make sense.
If you are confident in your correctness and evidence confirming it, you can appeal the decision to a higher official of the traffic police or challenge it in court. The deadline for filing a complaint is 10 days from the date of receipt of a copy or from the moment of refusal to receive. The complaint is filed with the traffic police body that issued the decision. And already the person who signed the decree directs the complaint to the judge or to a higher superior.
You can also file a complaint directly with the body authorized to deal with it. If the deadline for appeal is missed for a good reason, it can be reinstated at the request of the applicant.
If the decision was made lawfully and is not contested by the violator, then the fine must be paid as soon as possible. There are several ways to pay the congestion penalty truck in 2018:
- Through an ATM or terminal. To pay, you must enter the UIN (unique identification number), which is available for each decree, bring the barcode to the reader (for terminals) or dial the details manually.
- Internet banking. The actions are the same as in the first case.
- On the website of the traffic police.
- Through State Services.
Payment of the penalty
Whichever payment method is chosen, it must be done within 2 months from the date of entry into force of the resolution.
If the decision was not paid within the established two-month period, such actions are considered an offense and fall under Article 20.25 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. The person who made the delay will again be brought to administrative responsibility for evading the execution of an administrative penalty.
The article provides for a double fine as punishment, up to 15 days of arrest, up to 50 hours of compulsory work. In this case, the initial fine will still have to be paid. The limits for the re-imposition of a new fine in the order of Art. 20.25 is not provided, that is, in case of non-payment, they will be fined indefinitely.
Simultaneously with the drawing up of the protocol under this article, the initial decision is sent to the bailiff service for compulsory execution. Here, the terms are much shorter (5 days for voluntary payment), and the powers are very broad. Here is a partial list of enforcement measures that can be applied to a debtor:
- foreclosure on den. funds;
- arrest and sale of property;
- restrictions on traveling abroad;
- ban on registration actions;
- restriction of cash transactions of the organization;
- seizure of receivables;
- seizure of a share in the authorized capital of other legal entities. persons;
- search for property, etc.
How to report an overload
If the citizen believes that the moving motor vehicle has an overload, then he can report such a violation by calling 02 or toll-free hotline Traffic police (+7 800 222-74-47). However, it is worth remembering that it is very difficult to determine congestion by eye. Therefore, you need to carefully approach such a call.
Changes in legislation
Article 12.21.1 was last modified in 2015, when it was significantly expanded and revised. A division was introduced depending on the percentage of overload, the size of fines was adjusted upward, and several new parts were added. There are no plans to make any changes to this article in 2018.
Own control
A fine for overweighting a truck or overloading an axle is a serious offense that can have dire consequences. To avoid the application of an administrative penalty under this article, the driver must keep track of the amount of goods being loaded, and the organization and the entrepreneur must not pursue immediate profit and establish tight control over loading operations.
According to Rosavtodor statistics, in 2018, about 10% of all heavy trucks passing by the control posts on the route violated the requirements for the weight and dimensions of the cargo. According to the former head of the department I. Astakhov, every third truck violates the rules for the transportation of goods on the roads, which damages the road surface by more than 2.5 trillion rubles. annually, and no matter what fine for overloading would be imposed, this damage cannot be compensated. Rosavtodor also noted that most often the violators are the carriers of timber, sand, crushed stone and other bulk cargo. What is the penalty for exceeding the axle load provided for by the Code of Administrative Offenses? Will the shipper be held responsible for reloading? What other punishment, besides a fine, can threaten for such a violation?
Legislation and weighing features
The rules and features of the transportation of various goods by cars (cars or trucks) are determined by a number of legislative acts. The main one is the Government Decree No. 272 of 15.04.2011, which indicates the procedure for drawing up documentation for transportation, the rules for weighing goods, and also sets the maximum dimensions Vehicle and the possible maximum axle load. All carriers must comply with these settings so that axle overload does not occur - the minimum consequences in this case will be a car breakdown. The maximum axle load depends entirely on the distance between the axles. It is defined in Appendix 2 to the Resolution and presented in Table 1.
| Axle view |
Distance between axles, m |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| for roads up to 6 t |
for roads up to 10 t |
for roads up to 11.5 t |
||
| Single |
More than 2.5 |
5,5
|
9
|
10,5
|
| Double |
Up to 1 |
8
|
10
|
11,5
|
| 1 to 1.3 |
9
|
13
|
14
|
|
| 1.3 to 1.8 |
10
|
15
|
17
|
|
| 1.8 to 2.5 |
11
|
17
|
18
|
|
| Triple |
Up to 1 |
11
|
15
|
17
|
| 1 to 1.3 |
12
|
18
|
20
|
|
| 1.3 to 1.8 |
13,5
|
21
|
23,5
|
|
| 1.8 to 2.5 |
15
|
22
|
25
|
|
| Up to 4 wheels per axle |
Up to 1 |
3,5
|
5
|
5,5
|
| 1 to 1.3 |
4
|
6
|
6,5
|
|
| 1.3 to 1.8 |
4,5
|
6,5
|
7,5
|
|
| 1.8 to 2.5 |
5
|
7
|
8,5
|
|
| 8 or more wheels per axle |
Up to 1 |
6
|
9,5
|
11
|
| 1 to 1.3 |
6,5
|
10,5
|
12
|
|
| 1.3 to 1.8 |
7,5
|
12
|
14
|
|
| 1.8 to 2.5 |
8,5
|
13,5
|
16
|
Source: Appendix 2 of the Government Decree No. 272
Table 1 shows the maximum load indicators for axles with single-wheel wheels; for dual-wheel wheels, in most cases, this figure will be 1 ton more. Each vehicle has a maximum permissible weight without and with cargo. These numbers must be indicated in the TCP, as well as in the accompanying documentation. Before the shipment of goods, its mass is determined by the sender (in kg, in m, etc.) and is indicated in the waybill. That is, the responsibility for overloading in most cases is borne by an official. For movement on highways on large-sized vehicles carrying dangerous goods, the driver must have a special permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the Order of the Ministry of Transport No. 358 of 11/23/2016. On public roads, posts for weighing cars can be installed - automatic, stationary, mobile.
In the first case, weighing is carried out in automatic mode, and the transport passing through the weight control is recorded by photo and video cameras. Control can be carried out visually - if an employee of the supervisory authority sees that the sides of the body have been extended, the load hangs or protrudes outside the body, the suspension units have sagged, then he will have every reason to send such a vehicle for detailed study, checking documents and measuring dimensions. The latter procedure is called instrumental control and involves the following actions of authorized employees:
- Determination of the length, width and height of the vehicle;
- Determination of the distance between the axes;
- Measuring axle load and determining if there is axle overload;
- Determination of the total mass of the vehicle, etc.
Exceeding the permissible axle load is recorded if it is greater than the permissible by law. The overrun percentage is determined by dividing the existing axle load by the statutory value. The result of such a check is entered into an act, the content of which is regulated by Part III of the Order of the Ministry of Transport No. 119 of March 29, 2018. Such a document is drawn up in triplicate - one is handed over to the driver, the second to the owner of the road where the control post was located, and the third remains with the supervision officer (more often it is the traffic police). On the basis of such inspections, an official (traffic police inspector or Rospotrebnadzor) decides to initiate an administrative violation case if the measurements showed an overload of a truck or other vehicle or if the driver does not have a permit for transportation provided for by the rules. Along with these punishments, a fine may be issued for damaging the roadway.
Danger of overload and possible consequences
If we consider cars, then the legal requirements for them in terms of the availability and weight of goods have not been established. But transportation must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 23 of the SDA. Otherwise, the car owner will receive a penalty for overloading. passenger car, or rather for violation of the rules for the carriage of goods. It is discharged under article 12.21 of the Administrative Code and is 500 rubles (or a warning from a traffic police officer). The technical documentation provides for the maximum mass of the vehicle itself, and most often the traffic police do not check the dimensions of cars if it is not possible to visually establish obvious violations (for example, when any building material sticks out of a loosely closed trunk that poses a danger to the next driving cars). The danger can threaten the vehicle itself, especially if it is of age or has been in an accident. His performance characteristics obviously reduced, the metal could be affected by corrosion - all this can lead to breakage right in the direction of travel. Then both the driver with passengers and other persons (pedestrians, other motorists) will be in danger.
The consequences of overloading a truck can be much more severe than a passenger car. The vehicle itself may not be damaged in terms of breakdown, but due to excessive weight, the roadway may be damaged. That is why traffic rules are provided with signs indicating on which roads what traffic is allowed (up to 6 tons, up to 10 tons, etc.). If a large-sized vehicle with a weight higher than the recommended one drives on a road designed for a load of up to 6 tons, the driver will be fined if the road surface is destroyed. When overloaded, the vehicle loses its maneuverability, its speed decreases, resulting in an increase in the braking distance. Together, this can lead to best case to a traffic jam, at worst - to an accident. In addition to the technical consequences, persons in charge may be punished for overloading in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
Overload penalty
The carriage of goods of various sizes is allowed subject to a number of conditions. The first of these is having a good view to the driver. The second is the lack of influence on the control of the vehicle and on its stability, as well as compliance with the requirements established for the weight and dimensions of the cargo. The third is the availability of access to license plates of the vehicle, lighting devices. And fourth - the absence of debris (including dust), noise, which can adversely affect the safety of other motorists. If these conditions are not met, then the vehicle owner (individual entrepreneur, legal entity), an official or a driver will receive a fine for overloading or violation of vehicle traffic rules.
For individuals
Who is responsible for transhipment? The legislation has established several persons who will be required to pay a fine. This is a driver (individual), an official who is responsible for the documentation and release of an overloaded vehicle on the road, as well as an organization (shipper or carrier). Table 2 shows the types of liability that can threaten an individual for violation of legal requirements.
Table 2 - Types of liability for an individual provided for overload in 2019
| Type of violation |
Type of responsibility |
Article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeding the permissible dimensions up to 10 cm or axial load from 2 to 10% without special permission |
The fine is 1-1.5 thousand rubles. |
Clause 1 of Article 12.21.1 |
| Exceeding the permissible dimensions from 10 to 20 cm or axial load from 10 to 20% without special permission |
The fine is 3-4 rubles. |
Clause 2 of Article 12.21.1 |
| Exceeding the permissible dimensions from 20 to 50 cm or axial load from 20 to 50% without special permission |
The fine is 5-10 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for overload for 2-4 months. |
Clause 3 of Article 12.21.1 |
| Exceeding the dimensions specified in the permit from 10 to 20 cm or the axial load from 10 to 20% |
The fine is 3-3.5 thousand rubles. |
clause 4 of article 12.21.1 |
| Exceeding the dimensions specified in the permit from 20 to 50 cm or the axial load from 20 to 50% |
The fine is 4-5 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for 2-3 months. |
Clause 5 of Article 12.21.1 |
| Excessive dimensions over 50 cm or axial load over 50% |
The fine is 7-10 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for 4-6 months. |
clause 6 of article 12.21.1 |
Overloading of a vehicle is understood as exceeding the permitted or standard weight. If the overload exceeds the legal limit, the driver or car owner is threatened with administrative sanctions. In this material, we will analyze under what conditions the excess of the permissible mass or load on the axle of the machine will be punished, and what penalty for overloading is provided for by law.
What can be the consequences of overloading a truck
Exceeding the permissible dimensions or weight characteristics entails not only a decrease in the stability of the machine and a threat to safety for the driver. The release of an overloaded vehicle into operation entails the following negative consequences:
- excessive load on the roadway leads to its damage and destruction;
- unauthorized increase in mass truck or axle loads create a hazard when driving on ferry crossings, bridges, pontoons and other attachments;
- the presence of an excess weight of the car makes the behavior on the road unpredictable, increases the braking distance, entails the danger of overturning the vehicle on a bend, etc.
Note! Overloading the machine can be legalized by obtaining a special permit. When issuing this document, the permitted route is taken into account, the maximum permissible weight machines, other parameters.
The base weight of the truck and the standard axle load are determined by the manufacturer. Possible exceeding of these parameters depends on a special permit that the driver of a heavy-duty vehicle must have with him while traveling on the roads.
The law establishes penalties not only for the operation of overloaded vehicles. Depending on the circumstances, punishment will follow:
- illegal traffic with excess weight characteristics on the roads;
- loading of cargo, causing excess of the permitted weight characteristics;
- introduction of deliberately inaccurate data in the transport and accompanying documentation;
- other types of violations related to excess weight or permissible axle load of the machine.
In view of these circumstances, not only the driver, but also his employer (enterprise or individual entrepreneur), the loading company and other entities can be responsible for traffic violations.
What is the amount of the fine for overloading a truck
Citizens, officials, organizations and entrepreneurs will be held responsible for the violation. Accordingly, the amount of the fine will depend on the status of the offender and the nature of the offense committed. Consider how much the penalty for overloading is threatened in 2018 under various circumstances of the violation.
For individuals
As a rule, a fine for overloading a truck is assigned to a driver who was stopped on a contract while driving. Since the weight characteristics are subject to accurate assessment, the driver is asked to weigh the vehicle at stationary or mobile measuring points. Depending on the detected excess weight, sanctions for individuals will be imposed in the following amounts:
- if the weight excess is recorded in the range of 2-10%, the sanction will be from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles;
- when using data from an automatic weighing system and photo fixation devices, a fine for a similar overload will be imposed on the owner in the amount of 150 thousand rubles;
- with an overweight of 10 to 20%, the fine for the driver will be from 3 to 4 thousand rubles, and for the owner - 300 thousand rubles;
- a fine for overloading a truck of 20-50% entails a penalty of 4-5 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for up to 3 months, and for the owner - 400 thousand rubles;
- the maximum amount of punishment will follow if the excess of weight characteristics has exceeded 50% - the driver will receive a fine of 7-10 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights up to 6 months.
Note! If the driver is not the owner of the truck, the penalty for using automatic systems weighing and fixing cameras are not assigned to him.
Thus, if an excess of weight or axle load is recorded no more than 2%, measures of influence are not applied to individuals. Such a deviation of the mass is permissible and may be the result of an error in metering devices.
For legal entities
Traffic police fines for overloading will be significantly higher for legal entities - vehicle owners. Depending on the above weighting characteristics, the sanctions will be imposed within the following limits:
- if the weight excess is recorded in the range of 2-10%, the sanction will be from 100 to 150 thousand rubles;
- if the overweight is from 10 to 20%, the fine on the enterprise will be from 250 to 300 thousand rubles;
- a fine for overloading a truck of 20-50% entails a penalty of 350-400 thousand rubles;
- the maximum amount of the fine is threatened for exceeding the weight by 50% - the enterprise will be obliged to pay from 400 to 500 thousand rubles to the budget.
The fact of the violation will be recorded in the procedural protocol, and the exact amount of the sanction will be determined by the court.
Payment methods for the fine
Even if you agree with the identified violation, penalties do not need to be paid at the place of drawing up the protocol. If the violation is revealed by a traffic police officer, the protocol will be sent to the court. The offender is obliged to pay the fine imposed by the court voluntarily - this is given no more than 60 days.
For decisions made on the basis of photo and video recording cameras, payment is made according to decisions of traffic police officials. If the penalty is not paid within 60 days, bailiffs will take over the enforcement.
Excess cargo weight permit
If the operation of transport is associated with regular or one-time overloading of a truck, a special permit must be issued. This document is issued according to the following rules:
- depending on the departmental affiliation of the road, the permit will be issued by municipal, regional or federal bodies in the field of road facilities;
- to obtain permission, you need to submit a diagram and agree on a route for traffic;
- for certain categories of goods, it is necessary to agree on the escort of the traffic police, otherwise the permit will be invalid.
Note! The permit is issued for a certain period, which will be indicated in the document. Late renewal of the permit will entail sanctions, as in its absence.
The driver is obliged to present the permitting document to the traffic police inspectors at stationary posts or when stopping on the road. The content of the document will indicate the permissible weight of the truck or the permissible axle load - according to these parameters, overload will be detected.
What is the threat of evading administrative punishment for overloading a car?
In addition to imposing sanctions under Art. 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the following consequences may occur for the driver or owner of a heavy vehicle:
- the car can be placed in an impound parking lot, and for storage you will need to pay for the services of a special institution;
- the activity of an enterprise or individual entrepreneur may be suspended administratively;
- if the fine is not paid voluntarily within 60 days, the penalty will be doubled by court order.
It is extremely difficult to challenge the punishment, since metering devices are regularly checked and certified, and their readings have a low error. To challenge it, it is advisable to seek help from professional lawyers who will help identify violations of substantive and procedural law.
Summary
What is the penalty for overloading a car? According to Art. 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is punishable by exceeding the weight characteristics of more than 2%, and the most serious fine will be imposed for overloading more than 50%. Depending on the circumstances of the violation, the punishment is imposed on the driver or the company that owns the truck. A special permit, which indicates the maximum permissible overload, will help to eliminate the claims of the traffic police.
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Truck overload penalties in 2020 are designed to overcome one of the main traffic violations. Transport owners or the drivers themselves openly neglect the established regulatory requirements for the technical capabilities of cars: they try to load cars to the fullest, to the very eyeballs.
What is overload
Overloading is not uncommon. For some reason, I want to move the cargo as much as possible in one go. And not always the motives of the excessive load of the vehicle are associated with commercial benefits.
Overload is an excess of technically permissible and safe parameters. In the sphere road transport overload is considered to be excessive weight, excess weight of materials located on the vehicle platform.
The fact of overloading is established in accordance with the specific lifting capabilities of the vehicle.
The curb weight is transferred to the road surface through the wheels of one axle. Overload is determined by special calculations based on the ratio of the total weight of the vehicle and its distribution on the front and rear axles. As a rule, the rear axle is subject to increased loads.
Certain sections of the road are equipped with a prohibition sign 3.12, which regulates the limiting indicators of axle loads. If the actual weight on one of the axles exceeds the specified value, then an overload is recorded. The driver should take a different route to avoid the section of the road with the restriction sign. Otherwise, the law in 2020 provides for a penalty for overloading on an axle.
The road pattern has already become familiar, when the normal movement of vehicles is impeded by a barely moving truck filled to the brim with various materials. Therefore, the established punishment for overloading a truck looks quite reasonable and necessary.
What is the danger
There are disappointing statistics showing that overload can turn into real tragedies and end in deaths. Statistics say that approximately 20% of all freight vehicles travel with excess weight. Overloading leads to:
- accelerated wear and tear of the vehicle;
- destruction of the road surface;
- increased consumption of fuel and lubricating fluids;
- lengthening the stopping distance;
- increased loads on the saddle lock;
- accelerated wear of a number of units (gearbox, clutch, suspension, brake pads);
- intensive wear of tires;
- reduced maneuverability;
- the threat of overturning vehicles;
- increased risk of emergency situations.
Fines for overloading a lorry from 1 September 2015 have been correlated with the updated norms for the permissible vehicle weight. 
How overload is determined
The overload is calculated in relation to the maximum mass of the vehicle to the roads of a certain category. To accurately determine the overload, special equipment is used. The recorded data are correlated with the indicators in the reference literature. It contains Various types vehicles, the permissible axle load is detailed.
The weighing of a truck is carried out in a dynamic or static form. The dynamic type of weighing is carried out without completely stopping the machine. However, its speed should not exceed 5 km / h.
Truck scales record the loads on each of the axles, and then determine the total weight of the machine. This type of weighing is distinguished by the presence of perceptible errors in the range of 0.5–3%.
The static type of weighing is realized in cases of a complete stop of the machine. This weighing method is more accurate. It is best used in commercial vehicle weight measurements.
Legislative acts provide for permissible errors when weighing a car on special platforms. Acceptable values are set at 5% between allowable and specified weight.
If the overload goes beyond this figure, the traffic police inspector will draw up a protocol for an administrative violation and establish how much the penalty for overloading a truck will be in monetary amount. Traffic police officers take into account the weight of the equipped vehicle specified in the accompanying documentation. Reconciliation of the declared parameters with the real ones allows you to determine the extent of excess loads and the corresponding types of collection.
Penalties
Exceeding the permissible axle loads or the established dimensions are classified as violations. The penalty is fundamentally different for different categories of violators and depending on the size of the overload.
Fines for axle overload during spring road closures form a separate category. The law allows you to establish variable amounts of punishment in different regions of the country. For example, the same violation in the South and Far East regions may differ 3 times. 
Possibilities are provided for determining the damage caused by overloaded vehicles due to weather conditions. Base rates increase for summer time. During this period, the asphalt road surface softens and, under significant weight, lends itself to irreversible deformation.
Who pays
In each specific situation, the question is decided who pays the fine for overloading the car in 2020 and in what amount. Both individuals and officials will have to pay for the overload:
- drivers;
- individuals;
- legal entities;
Fine amount
With a minimum excess of permissible norms (2-10%), the following administrative penalties are established:
- the driver caught in overload will pay 1000–1500 rubles;
- an individual will be fined 10,000-15,000 rubles;
- for legal entities, the fine will be 100,000–150,000 rubles;
- Individual entrepreneurs pay fines for the category of legal entities.
Since 2016, fines have been imposed on the shipper for overloading along the axles. In the event of a violation and established fault, the consignor (LLC) will have to pay a tidy sum - 250,000 rubles. It is the shippers who often indicate underestimated data on the mass of materials and record them in the waybills. At the same time, drivers are not always informed about the real overload.
There is no definite answer regarding the fine for overloading the GAZelle in 2020. Autoforums admit that these vehicles are only punished for violating the rules for the carriage of goods. The collection is usually 500 rubles.
You can read the summary. It contains the values different sizes penalties depending on many details. Using the table, you can easily determine what kind of penalty for overloading a truck in 2020 is set for specific situations.
If the sign is additionally violated
The amount of the fine for overloading a truck in 2020 increases significantly for a driver who violates the requirements road sign, - an offender driving a car with an overload without special permission will pay 5000 rubles.
How to pay
The system of payment of fines for overloading does not differ from the generally established rules. The existing mechanisms provide for the possibility of paying a fine for overload at a discount. But it is imperative to make sure that a postscript about such a possibility is made in the resolution.
Is it possible not to pay
But not always, after imposing a penalty in large amounts for overloading a vehicle, you need to pay them right away. In some circumstances, it is possible to reduce liability and. This is possible when:
- the road surface is not responding technical parameters according to SNiP (building codes and regulations);
- during the construction of the pavement, the joint venture (set of rules) was violated;
- the road does not comply with the load standards established by GOST.
Of course, in these cases, you cannot do without the help of a lawyer who knows the intricacies of the road. Therefore, it is easier to avoid overloading. freight transport and burdensome (in terms of time and financial costs) additional hassle.
Than the car overload threatens: Video
In Russia, the maximum permissible load on the roadway has been established. Passing vehicles are checked against two benchmarks: total weight and axles. It is allowed to exceed the norms only with a special permit, otherwise the driver faces a fine for overloading.
Why impose a penalty for exceeding the load mass? This measure was introduced to ensure safe road traffic, as Russian roads are increasingly in critical condition due to heavy haulers, which are highly prone to skidding and overturning. The trailer can come off and knock passing cars. Therefore, heavy vehicles are subject to strict control, and any violations are punishable by significant fines.
How to determine the degree of overload
Overload - exceeding the permissible load on the roadway. The main normative act that regulates cargo transportation is the Federal Law on highways(Federal Law No. 257 of 08.11.2007). According to the document, the driver must necessarily obtain a permit for further movement if the car is overloaded by more than 2%.
There is a whole system of criteria that helps the traffic police to determine the fact of a violation.
Below is the maximum permissible weight for heavy trucks with different number of axles:
The next indicator is axle load. Sometimes there is an uneven distribution of the load along the axles. The load is calculated using a special formula. The calculation takes into account the type of tires, the number of axles, and the weight of the vehicle itself.
The exact value of the load can only be determined approximately. The procedure is as follows:
- the weight of the car is recorded in the registration document;
- the weight of the luggage is calculated (the invoice does not always contain correct information);
- the resulting number is divided by the number of axles.
The maximum value is always taken into account, since it is on it that the employees at the weight post will be guided. If a violation is detected, a protocol is drawn up. The car is delayed and delivered to a special parking lot. He remains there until the moment the advantage is eliminated.
There are special calculators on the Internet. With their help, you can automatically perform the necessary calculations. By the decree of the government of the Russian Federation, a table has been developed that allows you to determine the load rate for a specific machine.
Example. The Gazelle truck with a weight of 15 tons has 4 closely spaced axles. He drives on the M1 motorway. The weight of its cargo is 16 tons. Below are its parameters:
Under these circumstances, the overload rate on the rear axle is 0.8 t (5%).
Weight control: methods
There are 2 types of weighing posts:
- stationary (along roads in certain areas);
- mobile (mobile posts in the form of vans).
Vehicle weight control can be:
- static;
- dynamic.
During static weighing, the machine is stationary on the measuring platform. This method accurately determines the total weight and axial load... The dynamic method is used when the truck passes through special sensors at low speed (up to 5 km / h). The instruments read data on each axis. The main disadvantage of this method is a possible deviation of up to 3%.
Fines for overloading a car
If the car is overloaded, penalties apply. Below is information about the amount of fines for each specific case (Article 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation):
| Excess weight | ||||
| The amount of the fine (thousand rubles) | to 10% | 10%-20% | 20%-50% | >50 |
| 1. Individual(driver) | 5-10 or confiscation driving license for up to 4 months | 7-10 or confiscation of driving license up to 6 months |
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| 2. Official (shipper) | up to 15 | up to 30 | up to 40 | up to 50 |
| 3. Legal entity | 100-150 | 200-250 | 300-400 | 400-500 |
Depending on the degree of overloading, the organizations (IE) responsible for the loading process are fined in the amount of 80-400 thousand rubles. Severe sanctions are also provided for the shipper who indicated inaccurate (false) data in the accompanying documentation.
If the mass of a loaded car is greater than that on a special restricting sign, this is punishable by a fine of 5 thousand rubles.
Important nuances
The control system is not perfect: when overloading, the driver is often the culprit. He may lose his driver's license and receive a large fine, in reality, not knowing about the real weight of the cargo.
Judicial practice shows that a driver can become a victim of an unscrupulous employer. Here a lawyer will act as a good assistant, who will help you understand all the details and appeal the punishment.
Special permission for transportation
A special permit is an important document indicating the route of the vehicle, the type of cargo and the time of transportation. Validity period - 90 days, number of shipments up to 10.
An application for the issue of a document is submitted to one of the following organizations:
- The owner of this section of the track.
- Local authority: when driving within the city, district or village.
- Ministry of Transport: when driving on local and municipal roads.
- Rosavtodor: when the path runs through several regions.
There is a fee for receiving - about 1.5 thousand rubles (the cost depends on the subject of Russia). The collected money is used to restore the roadbed destroyed by heavy trucks. Period for issuing a permit: 11-25 days. During this time, the route is agreed upon, the possible damage is assessed.
