What happens when a truck is overloaded? Penalty for overloading a truck on its axles

Overloading a vehicle can lead to serious consequences, in which damage can be caused not only to transport, but also to the health/life of people.

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It is for this reason that the legislation of the Russian Federation introduced certain standards for the load of freight transport and administrative liability for violation of these standards.

Read on to find out what liability is provided for excessive load.

What could be the consequences?

Weighing a vehicle can be done statistically (the vehicle is stationary on the scale) or dynamic (the vehicle passes through the scale at minimum speed) methods.

Exceeding the permissible weight or axle load is considered to be a deviation from the specified standards by 2% or more.

If it is necessary to transport cargo of a larger weight than indicated in the documents, a special permit must be issued, which indicates:

• type of transportation performed (local, regional, international, etc.);
• validity period of the document;
• route of movement of the vehicle;
• vehicle characteristics (make, model, number);
• car owner details;
• data of the sender and recipient of the cargo;
• description of the cargo being transported;
• weight and overall dimensions of the vehicle and cargo;
• distribution of the total load on the vehicle along individual axles;
• name of the authority that issued the permit.

What is the fine for overloading a truck in 2020?

Exceeding the weight of the cargo established by law or a special permit, as well as exceeding the load on any of the axles of the vehicle is an administrative violation and is punishable in accordance with.

In this situation, liability extends not only to drivers of heavy vehicles, but also to officials bearing individual responsibility for the transportation of cargo and legal entities carrying out transportation.

For individuals

The driver of a vehicle driving with an overload may be subject to:

• imposition of penalties;
• to drive a motor vehicle for a certain period.

The type and amount of punishment are determined in accordance with the size of the overload and are:

The driver pays the fine independently within 60 days after the decision on the offense is issued; within the first 20 days, payment can be made in the amount of 50% of the accrued fine amount ().

The decision on deprivation of rights is made by the judicial authorities after consideration of all documents in the case of an administrative offense.

The period of deprivation of rights begins to be calculated from the moment the driver’s license is handed over to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate ().

For legal entities

Dimensions of permitted overload	Fines, rub.
	For officials	For legal entities
2% — 10%	10 000 – 15 000	100 000 – 150 000
10% — 20%	25 000 – 30 000	250 000 – 300 000
20% — 50%	35 000 – 40 000	350 000 – 400 000
More than 50%	45 000 – 50 000	450 000 – 500 000

If an overload is detected and recorded by automatic control devices located along the roadway, then responsibility will be assigned to the owner of the truck, and the fine will be:

For violating the legislation on the permissible weight and axle load of a vehicle, individual entrepreneurs are punished in the same way as legal entities (note to).

Who is responsible and pays

Recently, a lot of controversy has arisen regarding the need to pay penalties imposed for overloading by transport companies that are carriers and shippers. Let's look at this issue in more detail.

Shipper

In accordance with the Charter of Motor Transport, approved, the transportation of goods must be carried out in accordance with a written agreement, which is concluded between the shipper, the consignee and the company providing delivery services.

The transportation contract regulates all the main aspects, including determining the persons who will be responsible for loading vehicles.

Loading can be carried out:

• shipper;
• representative of the carrier company.

Before loading, the shipper (in the presence of a representative from the transport company) is obliged to carry out a control weighing of the goods being shipped and indicate the resulting figures in the delivery note.

The invoice must also indicate:

• details of permission to transport goods whose weight exceeds the maximum permissible dimensions;
• description of the route developed by the traffic inspectorate to achieve maximum safety of overloaded vehicles.

Providing false information about the weight and overall dimensions of the transported cargo is punishable by penalties (Article 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, parts 8 and 9):

Description of the offense	Amounts of administrative fines for shippers RUB.
	For individuals	For officials	For legal entities and individual entrepreneurs
Incorrect information in accompanying documents when driving vehicles with an overload of less than 20%	1 500 – 2 000	15 000 – 20 000	200 000 – 30 000
Incorrect information about the cargo when the vehicle is overloaded by more than 20%	5 000	25 000 – 35 000	350 000 – 400 000

The shipper will also have to pay an administrative fine if the vehicle was intentionally overloaded during the loading of goods onto the vehicle.

The amount of the fine in this situation depends on the type of company that is the shipper, and is (Article 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offences, part 10):

Carrier

A company that is a carrier is obliged to pay fines for overloading of vehicles only if the loading was carried out by a representative of the carrier and not by the shipper.

The amount of fines in this situation is determined in accordance with Article 12.21.1 part 10 of the Code of Administrative Offences.

A driver working for a transport company, in addition to complying with the rules for transporting goods, is required to comply with all traffic rules.

Signs may be installed on the roadway, especially in front of bridges or in populated areas, that restrict the movement of vehicles depending on the axle load.

For example, the sign shown in the figure indicates that the movement of vehicles on this road is prohibited, provided that the load on any axle of the vehicle is more than 5 tons.

For non-compliance. Installed road signs, the driver may be punished with a fine of 5,000 rubles(Article 12.21.1 part 11).

How to check for sanctions

After recording the overload of a vehicle, a traffic police inspector or automatic control means draws up a protocol on an administrative violation, which is recorded in the traffic police database.

It is this factor that allows you to independently check the presence of penalties online. To check you can use:

• official website of the State Traffic Inspectorate. To check, you need to go to the “services” tab - “check fines” and in the window that opens, enter the registration plate of the truck and the details of the vehicle registration certificate;

  

• on the Yandex website. Money. To carry out the check, you will need to indicate in a special form the details of your driver’s license and the details of your vehicle registration certificate;

  

• on the State Services portal. To carry out the check, you need to go to the “traffic police fines” tab, which is located in the “service catalog” and enter the details of the vehicle registration certificate and driver’s license. The check can also be carried out using the details of the receipt issued by the traffic police officer;

  

• on other Internet resources, for example, on the websites of traffic police fines (https://shtrafy-gibdd.ru) or online traffic police (https://onlinegibdd.ru/servisy/proverit_shtrafy/).

Payment of fines can be made at any bank branch, through ATMs or quick payment terminals, online on various payment system websites, and so on.

The term “vehicle overload” is presented in the form of axle load - this is the mass that is transmitted by the wheels of each axle to the road surface. The concept of “weight” can include both the total weight of the car and including cargo.

To calculate this indicator, it is necessary to correlate the load on the rear axle and the front. In most cases, the front axle experiences significantly less load than the rear axle, since the weight is the cab and power unit at the front, and the cargo compartment at the rear. How much is the fine for overloading, and is it possible to challenge this administrative penalty?



From the point of view of traffic regulations, overloading a truck leads to the following dangerous situations on the road:

• destruction of the road surface;
• deformation of the vehicle that negatively affects handling;
• a decrease in the maximum speed of the vehicle provokes congestion and emergency situations;
• braking distance increases significantly;
• vehicle controllability decreases, especially when there is uneven distribution of load over the body.



The profile regulatory framework is responsible for regulating the procedure for transporting cargo on the territory of the Russian Federation. The guideline is Federal Law No. 257, adopted in 2007, according to paragraph 2 of Article 31 of which trucks whose weight is 2.5% higher than the regulated norms can only travel with a special permit. Vehicles of the Russian Army are not included in this category.

When coordinating the overload with the official authorities, the owner of the vehicle is obliged to inform about the route and pay compensation for damage to the roadway.

Exceeding the standard by 10% allows you to obtain a permit during the working day according to a simplified scheme. Regarding the load limits, the standards are regulated by government decree No. 272 ​​and for trucks that travel one at a time, these standards are as follows:

• 18 tons for two-axle trucks;
• 25 tons for 3-axles;
• 32 tons for 4-axles;
• 35 tons for 5-axles.



It is also necessary to take into account the axle load if the vehicle is traveling on a highway with restrictions of 11.5 tons, 10 tons and 6 tons. The type of wheels and the distance between the axles should also be taken into account.

Permission to exceed cargo weight

If it is necessary to transport cargo whose weight exceeds the indicators specified in the documents, you must obtain a special permit, which will indicate the following information:

• type of transportation: international, regional, local, etc.;
• validity period of the permit;
• truck route;
• vehicle characteristics;
• information about the owner, sender, and recipient of the cargo;
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• dimensions and weight of the vehicle and cargo;
• distribution of total mass along individual axes;
• name of the authority where the permit was obtained.

Transportation of large cargo

Separate standards are provided for the transportation of large cargo. We are talking about a load that protrudes a meter from the rear or 10 - 50 cm from each side. It is necessary to use special signs when registering cargo to recognize it during the day, as well as lights or reflective elements to ensure visibility of the cargo at night.

In this case, a fine for overloading a truck in the amount of 1 to 400 thousand rubles is provided if the dimensions of the cargo exceed the norm by 10 - 50 cm or the parameters specified in the special permit.

If the issued fine turns out to be exorbitant for the driver, the vehicle is driven to the impound lot.

How to calculate the load

It is not possible to accurately calculate the load, but there is no need for this. The step-by-step actions are as follows:

• determining the weight of the car according to the registration certificate;
• determining the weight of the cargo, for example, using the invoice;
• dividing the results by the number of axes.

It is necessary to take into account only the maximum results, since during control weighing attention is paid to this parameter. The standard for each vehicle can be calculated using the table in the mentioned resolution.

Weight control is represented by mobile and stationary control weighing posts. Stationary ones are located along the road in a specific location, while mobile ones are represented by vans that can be moved at any time and mass control can be carried out anywhere.

When it comes to weighing methods, the following options are worth considering.

1. Weighing by sensors without stopping the vehicle at low speed. The error in this case is 3% and this is too high.
2. Static weighing involves stopping the vehicle. The mass in this case is determined as accurately as possible.

Both methods allow you to determine the total weight and overload on the axle.



Fines for overloading a truck

So, what fine for overloading is provided in 2019 for different categories of citizens for various deviations from the norm? Let's look at them.

1. If there is an overload of 2 - 10%, the driver pays 1 - 1.5 thousand rubles, the official 10 times more, the legal entity 100 times more. Automatic detection of overload involves a fine of 150 thousand rubles, which is paid by the owner of the vehicle.
2. 10 - 20% overload leads to a fine of 3 - 4 thousand rubles for the driver, 25 - 30 thousand rubles for an official, 250 - 300 thousand for a legal entity and a maximum fine of 300 thousand for the owner with automatic fixation.
3. 20 - 50% overload involves a fine of 5 - 10 thousand for the driver or deprivation of rights for 2 -4 months. An official pays 35-40 thousand, a legal entity pays 10 times more.
4. 50% overload or more leads to deprivation of the driver's license for 4 - 6 months or a fine of 7 - 10 thousand, the official pays 45 - 50 thousand, legal - 10 times more.
5. The driver is required to pay a fine of 5 thousand if he violates the restrictive requirements for driving on a road section with appropriate signs.

Individual entrepreneurs who own a vehicle driven by a driver who committed an administrative offense pay a fine in the same way as legal entities.

Methods of paying a fine

The fine for the offense in question must be paid within 60 days. If a foreign citizen has violated the law, payment of the fine must be made the next day. In addition, he may additionally be deported. Payment of the fine within the first 20 days after the decision is issued gives a 50% discount.

Within 24 hours after payment, the organization that accepted the transaction is obliged to notify the relevant division of the automobile inspection about this event. The driver, in turn, receives a receipt, which must be kept for 3 years.

If you ignore the need to pay the fine, the debtor will face the following sanctions:

• ban on leaving Russia;
• seizure of personal bank accounts if the offender is a legal entity;
• seizure of movable or immovable property.

If the offender manages to prove the inability to pay the fine with documentation, the payment period may be extended to 5 years.



According to Rosavtodor statistics, in 2018, about 10% of all heavy trucks passing the control posts along the route violated the requirements for the weight and dimensions of the cargo. According to the ex-head of the department, I. Astakhov, every third truck on the roads violates the rules for transporting goods, which causes damage to the road surface of more than 2.5 trillion rubles. annually, and no matter how fine they impose for overload, this harm cannot be compensated. Rosavtodor also noted that most often violators are carriers of timber, sand, crushed stone and other bulk cargo. What is the fine for exceeding the axle load provided by the Code of Administrative Offences? Is the shipper liable for overloading? What other punishment besides a fine can be imposed for such a violation?

Legislative norms and features of weighing

The rules and features of transporting various goods by car (cars or trucks) are determined by a number of legislative acts. The main one can be called Government Resolution No. 272 ​​of April 15, 2011, which specifies the procedure for drawing up documentation for transportation, rules for weighing cargo, and also establishes the maximum dimensions of vehicles and the possible maximum axle load. All carriers must comply with these settings to avoid overloading the axles - the minimal consequences in this case will be vehicle 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 type	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
	From 1 to 1.3	9	13	14
	From 1.3 to 1.8	10	15	17
	From 1.8 to 2.5	11	17	18
Triple	Up to 1	11	15	17
	From 1 to 1.3	12	18	20
	From 1.3 to 1.8	13,5	21	23,5
	From 1.8 to 2.5	15	22	25
Up to 4 wheels per axle	Up to 1	3,5	5	5,5
	From 1 to 1.3	4	6	6,5
	From 1.3 to 1.8	4,5	6,5	7,5
	From 1.8 to 2.5	5	7	8,5
From 8 or more wheels on an axle	Up to 1	6	9,5	11
	From 1 to 1.3	6,5	10,5	12
	From 1.3 to 1.8	7,5	12	14
	From 1.8 to 2.5	8,5	13,5	16

Source: Appendix 2 of Government Resolution No. 272

Table 1 shows the maximum load indicators for axles with single-pitch wheels; for dual-pitch wheels, in most cases this figure will be 1 ton more. Each vehicle has a maximum permissible unladen and laden weight. These figures must be indicated in the PTS, as well as in the accompanying documentation. Before sending goods, its weight is determined by the sender (in kg, m, etc.) and is indicated in the consignment note. That is, the official is responsible for the overload in most cases. To travel on roads in large vehicles carrying dangerous goods, the driver must have a special permit issued in accordance with the provisions of Order of the Ministry of Transport No. 358 of November 23, 2016. Posts for weighing cars can be installed on public roads - automatic, stationary, mobile.

In the first case, weighing is carried out automatically, and vehicles passing through weight control are 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 are extended, the load is hanging or protruding beyond the body, the suspension components are sagging, then he will have every reason to send such a vehicle for a detailed study, checking documents and measuring dimensions. The last procedure is called instrumental control and implies the following actions by authorized employees:

• Determining the length, width and height of the vehicle;
• Determining the distance between axes;
• Measuring the axle load and determining whether there is overload on the axles;
• Determination of the total mass of the vehicle, etc.

Exceeding the permissible axle load is recorded if it is greater than what is permitted by law. The percentage of excess is determined by dividing the existing axle load by the established figure according to the rules. The result of such a check is entered into an act, the contents of which are regulated by Part III of Order of the Ministry of Transport No. 119 of March 29, 2018. Such a document is drawn up in three copies - one is given to the driver, the second to the owner of the road where the control post was located, and the third remains with the supervisory officer (usually the traffic police). Based on such checks, an official (traffic police inspector or Rospotrebnadzor) decides to initiate a case of administrative violation if measurements show that a truck or other vehicle is overloaded or if the driver does not have a transportation permit provided for by the rules. Along with these penalties, a fine for damaging the road surface may be issued.

Overload danger and possible consequences

If we consider passenger cars, then the legal requirements for them in terms of the availability and weight of cargo have not been established. But transportation must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of clause 23 of the traffic rules. Otherwise, the car owner will receive a fine for overloading a car, or rather for violating the rules for transporting goods. It is issued under Article 12.21 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and amounts to 500 rubles (or a warning from a traffic police officer). Technical documentation stipulates the maximum weight of the vehicle itself, and most often traffic police officers do not check the dimensions of cars if they cannot visually detect obvious violations (for example, when some building material sticks out from a loosely closed trunk, posing a danger to following cars). The vehicle itself may be in danger, especially if it is old or has been in an accident. Its performance characteristics are obviously reduced, the metal could be affected by corrosion - all this can lead to breakdown right in the direction of travel. Then both the driver and passengers and other persons (pedestrians, other motorists) will be in danger.

The consequences of overloading a truck can be much more severe than a car. The vehicle itself may not suffer in terms of breakdown, but due to excessive weight, the road surface may be damaged. That is why the traffic regulations provide signs indicating on which roads what kind of load is allowed (up to 6 tons, up to 10 tons, etc.). If a large vehicle with a weight higher than the recommended one drives on a road designed to carry a load of up to 6 tons, the driver will be issued a fine if the road surface is destroyed. When overloaded, the vehicle loses its maneuverability, its speed decreases, resulting in an increase in braking distance. Together, this can lead to traffic congestion at best, and an accident at worst. In addition to the technical consequences, responsible persons may receive punishment for overloading in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Amount of fine for overload

Transportation of cargo of various sizes is permitted subject to a number of conditions. The first of these is having a good view of the driver. The second is the absence of influence on the control of the vehicle and its stability, as well as compliance with the requirements established for the weight and dimensions of the cargo. Third, access to vehicle license plates and lighting devices. And fourth - the absence of debris (including dust) and noise, which could negatively affect the traffic safety of other motorists. If these conditions are not met, the owner of the vehicle (individual entrepreneur, legal entity), official or driver will receive a fine for overloading or violating vehicle traffic rules.

For individuals

Who is responsible for the overload? The legislation establishes several persons who will be required to pay a fine. This is the driver (individual), the official who is responsible for documentation and release of the overloaded vehicle onto the road, as well as the organization (shipper or carrier). Table 2 presents the types of liability that may face an individual for violating legal requirements.

Table 2 - Types of liability for individuals provided for overload in 2019

Type of violation	Type of responsibility	Article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation
Exceeding permissible dimensions up to 10 cm or axial load from 2 to 10% without special permission	Fine 1-1.5 thousand rubles.	Clause 1 Article 12.21.1
Exceeding permissible dimensions from 10 to 20 cm or axial load from 10 to 20% without special permission	Fine 3-4 rubles.	Clause 2 Article 12.21.1
Exceeding permissible dimensions from 20 to 50 cm or axial load from 20 to 50% without special permission	Fine 5-10 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for overload for 2-4 months.	Clause 3 Article 12.21.1
Exceeding the dimensions specified in the permit from 10 to 20 cm or the axial load from 10 to 20%	Fine 3-3.5 thousand rubles.	Clause 4 Article 12.21.1
Exceeding the dimensions specified in the permit from 20 to 50 cm or the axial load from 20 to 50%	Fine 4-5 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for 2-3 months.	Clause 5 Article 12.21.1
Exceeding dimensions by more than 50 cm or axial load by more than 50%	Fine 7-10 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for 4-6 months.	Clause 6 Article 12.21.1

Cargo transportation by road is a popular and rapidly growing business niche in Russia. However, entrepreneurs, in pursuit of profit, load their trucks to capacity, ignoring traffic rules and the technical capabilities of trucks.

Overloaded truckers severely damage the road surface. An overloaded car “eats” more technical fluids and fuel. And, as already mentioned, the road surface deteriorates faster. In order to somehow combat this, the authorities adopted several laws regarding the rules for the passage of trucks on different types of routes and the size of fines for violations.

The vehicle overload is determined by the load on each axle: rear plus front. The total is , transmitted through the wheels to the road surface. Often the rear axle of a car bears more of the load compared to the front.

Since, in fact, only the cabin and the power mechanism “press” on the front axle, while the rear axle bears the load. In addition, overload wears out parts quickly truck, namely:

• saddle lock;
• clutch;
• gearbox;
• brake pads;
• rubber;
• pendants.

Drivers know that there are road signs installed on some sections of roads and in front of bridges, restricting the passage of cars by weight, for example, 3:12. That is, vehicles whose axle loads are greater than those indicated on the sign are prohibited from driving on the bridge or section of road after this sign.

If the driver violates this rule, he will be subject to a fine set out in the Code of Administrative Offenses, the fifth part of Article 12.21.1. It states that the driver of an overloaded car or truck, with or without a special permit, may be fined for driving on roads or bridges not designed for such weight.

Permissible cargo weight for transport categories “A” and “B”

There are different categories of tracks on which different groups of trucks are allowed to drive. For group “A”, driving on roads of categories 1, 2, 3 is allowed (regular roads that are not expressways, the number of lanes in one direction can be up to four).

For cars of group “A”:

• Between the axles is more than two meters - 10 tons.
• Up to two m – 9 tons.
• Up to one m 65 cm – 8 tons.
• Up to 1 m 35 cm – 7 tons.
• Up to one m – 6 tons.

For group “B” the following standards are established:

1. Between axles more than 2 m - 6 tons.
2. Up to 2 m – 5.7 tons.
3. Up to 1 m 65 cm – 5.5 tons.
4. Up to 1 m 35 cm – 5 tons.
5. Up to 1 m – 4.5 tons.

Fines for exceeding the axle load limit

Accordingly, if the weight of the entire car or the axle load exceeds 2, but less than 10 percent, then the driver, the official who authorized the departure, and the legal entity that owns the car face fine for overload in size 1000–1500; 10,000–15 thousand and 100,000–150 thousand rubles, respectively.

If the excess weight is more than 10, but less than 20%, then the fine for overload will be 3000–3500; 20000–25000; 200,000–250 thousand rubles. If the weight exceeds the norm by 20, but does not reach 50%, then fines for overloading a truck will be 4000–5 thousand or deprivation of rights up to 3 months; 30000–40000; for legal entities 300,000–400 thousand rubles.

If the axle overload is more than 50%, the driver will be fined 7,000–10 thousand or deprived of his license for up to 6 months; for an official – 45,000–50,000, for a legal entity – 400,000–50 thousand rubles.

If such a violation was recorded using a photo or video, then the fine will be equal to the upper fine for the organization that loaded the machine. But the carrier will also bear responsibility and pay fines.

Cases of administrative offenses related to overloading or exceeding dimensions, according to the Civil Procedure Code are considered by the courts general jurisdiction.

Judicial practice at the moment, one might say, has already been formed and the courts fully satisfy the vast majority of claims against shippers or carriers. Moreover, appealing decisions does not give anything.

Why does the law provide for such large fines for overloading? This is a way to avoid even greater costs and human casualties, since overload entails:

• knocking out the road surface (repair costs, accidents due to potholes and cracks on the road);
• high chances of accidents occurring when driving on old structures and bridges;
• increasing braking distance, which increases the likelihood of accidents.

The braking distance becomes longer due to the inertia of the load (the heavier the load, the stronger the inertia). And this could be risk of truck skidding, especially in ice or rain. How well the load is secured also matters.

Because if it moves around the body while driving, it can become cause of truck rollover and, accordingly, accidents. The driver is responsible for this.

Compliance with the rules of cargo transportation is monitored by mobile or stationary checkpoints, whose inspectors have the authority to issue a fine and take cars to the impound lot until it is paid.

Items equipped with special scales, which show the load on the axle of the truck and the inspector determines whether there is overload on the axle or not. Weighing a car can be done in two ways:

• Without stopping the car. Its speed should not exceed 5 km/h. The measurement error can reach 3%, so this method is not used often.
• When the car is stopped. This method gives more accurate results.

If an overload is detected or the dimensions of the cargo exceed the norm, then this will be a violation for the driver you will have to pay a fine. Even if there is a special permit and, of course, when there is none.

A special permit for heavy, large and dangerous cargo is issued by executive authorities or an organization subordinate to them, or by the owner of the road along which the cargo is traveling.

It must be received by the shipper in advance. If obtaining a special travel permit is mandatory or the driver deviates from the route specified therein, he may also be issued a fine.

In addition, the weight of the cargo must be accurately indicated in the waybills. If the documents indicate a weight that does not exceed the permissible standards, but in reality the overload is determined, the inspector will draw up a report and impose a fine.

And all these troubles go to the driver. Most often, he has to pay for the fact that his superiors did not complete all the necessary documents properly.

Fines for large cargo

There are also rules for transporting large cargo. A load protruding more than one meter from the rear or 10–50 centimeters from each side is considered large.

In this case, the cargo must be decorated with special signs, which are visible during the day and with reflective elements or lights so that it is visible at night.

This is described in the traffic rules. The Code of Administrative Offenses adds to this that if the dimensions of the cargo are 10–50 cm larger than the norm or larger than indicated in the special permit, then the inspector of the weighing point has the right to issue a fine. The range of fines is the same as above 1000–400 thousand rubles.

If the fine is significant and the driver, naturally, cannot pay it, the car will be impounded. And then the shipper will lose time, reputation and possibly a client. Also will incur additional losses expenses for sending another truck to divide the cargo: purchase of fuel, salary for the second driver and may have to pay a penalty to the client for late delivery of the cargo, if such is provided for in the contract.