Weighty problem * South Africa - In some cases trucks are overloaded by 100% or more.
Evasive action is common, and even when they are caught offenders happily pay an admission-of-guilt fine and carry on as before - Another unfortunate effect of these practices is that drivers are being cajoled or leaned on to connive in breaking the law
Johannesburg,South Africa -The South African Star (subscription) -June 12, 2007 : -- ... To contribute to danger the roads: many unscrupulous truck operators also do their bit. Transport Minister Jeff Radebe has painted a shocking picture of the tricks businesses get up... The government is to crack down on errant operators. It is to implement a national overload control strategy to protect he country's road infrastructure, improve road safety and smooth the movement of cargo... Additionally, the liability for overloading will be extended beyond operators and a special control unit will be established to target the worst overloaders and repeat offenders. At the same time, the departments of Transport and Justice are moving to "elevate the profile" of overloading and ensure imposition of stiff penalties on offenders... The case is unarguable. No penalty could be classed as overloaded...
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