What is RA 8794 or the anti-overloading law?

This is the law that prohibits motor vehicles, particularly trucks and trailers, from loading beyond their prescribed weight limit, which is 13,500 kilograms or 13.5 metric tons per axle. Based on Article 1 Section 6 of RA8794, vehicles that exceed the axle weight limit of 13.5 metric ton will not be allowed to ply any road or cross any bridge and will be penalized 25% of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) or the vehicle registration fee.

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