National Gendarmerie campaign warns truck drivers against overloaded vehicles with strict fines

The National Gendarmerie command has initiated an awareness campaign directed at truck drivers to highlight the hazards and penalties associated with cargo weight violations. As part of efforts to prevent traffic accidents, mobile weighing stations have been provided to field units. The campaign aims to educate motorists on how overloading diminishes vehicle control and raises road crash risks. According to the published guidelines, fines are categorized by excess weight percentages: a 7,000 dinar fine for excesses up to 10 percent, an 8,000 dinar fine for excesses between 10 and 20 percent, and a 9,000 dinar fine for overloads ranging from 20 to 30 percent. Surpassing the 30 percent threshold is classified as a misdemeanor carrying financial penalties between 10,000 and 70,000 dinars. Authorities noted that instances exceeding 80 percent excess weight have been recorded, emphasizing that adhering to lawful limits is a vital preventive measure to protect lives and secure public safety on roads.