Transport Department Directs Clear Mention of Load Capacity in Blue Books
Summary
Nepal's Department of Transport Management has mandated that goods vehicles' blue books clearly state their load-carrying capacities to avoid confusion and disputes, setting maximum limits of 35 tons for rigid trucks and 49 tons for trailers.
Key Points
- The Department of Transport Management has directed all transport offices to clearly mention load-carrying capacity in goods vehicles' blue books.
- Maximum load limits are 35 tons for rigid trucks and 49 tons for trailers or semi-trailers.
- The directive is based on the Transport Management Act 2049 and the 2074 Load-Carrying Capacity Regulation.
- Clear load capacity statements aim to prevent disputes between traffic police and vehicle owners and improve technical regulation.
