Genuine question because I am questioning the answer now I drive a 32T rigid and a certain company says I can travel

[laurce-comp]

Genuine question because I am questioning the answer now. I drive a 32T rigid and a certain company says I can travel at 32400 legally because there is an allowance on the weight. Is this actually true? I will always tip off the extra which is a massive faff but I'm not comfortable with being overloaded.

[Jade2lynn]

I was overweight once in a Luton van, but under the threshold before fines get handed

[ACIONQSOFT]

Nope that ain't true and it's your license that gets screwed

[laurce-comp]

Nope that ain't true and it's your license that gets screwed

That's why I've been tipping the extra because nowhere in my training did it say 32 but it you fancy a bit extra that's fine. It's ridiculous I have this argument with the company every time I'm here.

[kev+ggin]

32t is what it says on the tin, over is over so you are correct. They can make an allowance if you are over on one axle and under on another to move the load around and check again but not if the total is over. Tell your company to do one

[CrOSSEDGE]

32t is what it says on the tin, over is over so you are correct. They can make an allowance if you are over on one axle and under on another to move the load around and check again but not if the total is over. Tell your company to do one

but if you drive concrete mixer Lorries you can't move the load around

[kev+ggin]

32t is what it says on the tin, over is over so you are correct. They can make an allowance if you are over on one axle and under on another to move the load around and check again but not if the total is over. Tell your company to do one

but if you drive concrete mixer Lorries you can't move the load around

but they couldn't weight a concrete mixer because the drum rotating would class as a moving load, same as they won't weigh a loaded donkey box, can't get an accurate reading

[CrOSSEDGE]

32t is what it says on the tin, over is over so you are correct. They can make an allowance if you are over on one axle and under on another to move the load around and check again but not if the total is over. Tell your company to do one

but if you drive concrete mixer Lorries you can't move the load around

but they couldn't weight a concrete mixer because the drum rotating would class as a moving load, same as they won't weigh a loaded donkey box, can't get an accurate reading

You can stop the drum from rotation

[kev+ggin]

but if you drive concrete mixer Lorries you can't move the load around

but they couldn't weight a concrete mixer because the drum rotating would class as a moving load, same as they won't weigh a loaded donkey box, can't get an accurate reading

You can stop the drum from rotation

ye then you're concrete goes hard , can't tell the horses to stand like statues though

[DaceeUpfor]

It's only if weather has affected the load I.e you had sand on overnight and is pissed down that's why there is a slight allowance

[Stevonto608]

It's only if weather has affected the load I.e you had sand on overnight and is pissed down that's why there is a slight allowance

not true, about the weather bit

[DaceeUpfor]

It's only if weather has affected the load I.e you had sand on overnight and is pissed down that's why there is a slight allowance

not true, about the weather bit

that's what I was told when on tippers by dvsa

[Stevonto608]

It's only if weather has affected the load I.e you had sand on overnight and is pissed down that's why there is a slight allowance

not true, about the weather bit

that's what I was told when on tippers by dvsa

!

[Stevonto608]

It's only if weather has affected the load I.e you had sand on overnight and is pissed down that's why there is a slight allowance

not true, about the weather bit

that's what I was told when on tippers by dvsa

!!

[DaceeUpfor]

not true, about the weather bit

that's what I was told when on tippers by dvsa

!!

5% is there to allow for weather conditions

[Stevonto608]

that's what I was told when on tippers by dvsa

!!

5% is there to allow for weather conditions

if that were true, then it would say so

[Gicco5tion]

!!

5% is there to allow for weather conditions

if that were true, then it would say so

something going on by ur front door mush

[MatteCobbyJR]

Tipper companies always say " ok mate, don't worry "

[Bill-informer]

Don't be taken for a fool Laurce!

[GARRyDGIEE]

If you're plated weight gives you that extra, all good
Otherwise, overweight is overweight. You may not get a fine, you may not get tea with the TC but there's always the possibility

[CrayCarlo]

Nope.

[andrew1rh]

£100 penalty will be given for a 0% to 9.99% overload,

[andrew1rh]

but DVSA examiners will allow a 5% leeway before issuing a fixed penalty or prohibition, unless the relevant weight has been exceeded by 1 tonne or more.

[Stevonto608]

Legally you can't be more than 32t but prosecution won't happen if you're under 5% over to a max of 1t

[Stevonto608]

!!

[ahment_bill]

32tonne is 32 tonne and like the comment says it’s your license that gets screwed

[DanyBBezeq]

A vehicle regularly overloaded will have damaged brakes and suspension

[Colinks669]

A vehicle regularly overloaded will have damaged brakes and suspension

rubbish, look at the plating certificate and it'll no doubt say design weight of 35000kg

[CioCraiggs]

Our boss told us, that even though our trucks are 26 tonners, we can carry more because we have higher weight bearing tyres. Wtf.

[catta-king]

Our boss told us, that even though our trucks are 26 tonners, we can carry more because we have higher weight bearing tyres. Wtf.

I worked for a company like that.

[barry2ipee]

One simple question and so many different answers

[Stevonto608]

One simple question and so many different answers

what's the answer

[ChNNangyou]

It's not legal to travel overloaded at all. The.... DVSA inspector stopping you has some leeway as regards a fixed penalty notice when stopping you. If overloaded from first 0.00%to 9.99% it's a £100 penalty.

[ChNNangyou]

The law is the law if you have an accident and are weighed and found to be overweight with the weight being a contributing factor they will throw the book at you.

[Pind_Magno]

Try getting out of a lot off places weighing that, doubt many if any will let u out. Usually like u just under 32 t

[laurce-comp]

Try getting out of a lot off places weighing that, doubt many if any will let u out. Usually like u just under 32 t

Exactly that others won't let you out anything over 32 and that's why I always tip off the extra and argue my point

[pablon763]

Plated limits are law anything else is illegal simple really tell them to do one and find a better company to work for

[ANdreiiReed]

No

[DAVISSIONS]

With my fat arse in the vehicle world rather be no more than 31980 for the entire vehicle as it’s your license

[Napauxi.Dos]

If it's over weight refuse to drive it it's illegal you can be fined personally for it

[Mich1ngdo]

Nope, 32t max and that includes a full tank of fuel and you.

[ManneCzari]

No tolerance at all if your over your breaking the law simples in retrospect would you try n fit your 13’6” height lorry under a 10’ bridge? Cus it will just about ho under @ 55mph

[Stevonto608]

No tolerance at all if your over your breaking the law simples in retrospect would you try n fit your 13’6” height lorry under a 10’ bridge? Cus it will just about ho under @ 55mph

fines start at over by 5% over to a max of 1t

[RpRosseyesso]

I got pulled by vosa, 32,180 they didn't bother about it as my axle weights were spot on! Been different if they were over!! Think it depends on the day and your attitude towards them!

[nycNikkenzie]

32t rigid your payload will be about 18

[nycNikkenzie]

What company is it please!

[AshleeJamfect]

Don't take any chances for any company let them say whatever they want easy dont accept it

[anomytrux.ph]

Ask them to put it in writing that any fine incurred while over 32t they are willing to pay

[ShortLLaxr]

If you don’t get out the wagon on bridge they myt let u off being 100kg overweight but that’s about it

[Wayn1ache]

Ask them for the legislation to prove it. Your vehicle is 32000kg not anymore.
Keep a copy on you. But then when you have this document send them this link and tell them to look up excessive weight offences.

[Wayn1ache]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... l-deposits

[Wayn1ache]

I wouldn’t take the extra but if you do get in writing it is their company policy to pay the drivers fine for overweight vehicles. Now keep this as if it goes to court or public enquiry you can drop them in it, you won’t get away with it but your arse is covered a little