Strict Implementation on Axle Load Limit on National Highways and Motorways from June 01, 2019.

According to Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan has decided to implement the Axle Load limit on National Highways and Motorways as provided in National Highway Safety Ordinance-2000, from June 01, 2019. To this effect, a series of meetings were held between Ministry of Communications and representatives of Goods Transport Agencies and Truck Drivers Associations hailing from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Proposals presented by representatives of Transport organizations were included in the implementation plan. Representatives of the Goods Transport Agencies, Owners of Industrial units, Law Enforcing Agencies and Provincial Governments have assured to extend their full cooperation to abide by the rules and regulations concerning Axle Load Management, adding that over loading would be avoided. In case of violation, legal action may be taken against the violators.

Implementation of Axle Load limit will not only pave the way to control accidents on National Highways and Motorways network but it will also help protect the precious national asset of National Highways and Motorways, as heavy amounts are spent on construction and maintenance of National Highways and Motorways throughout the country. In order to keep safe this asset, a comprehensive course of action is being adopted...