

INCREASING SAFETY & LOWERING COSTS

RESPONSIBILITY

AWARENESS

Prevention
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Safety
Overloading a vehicle leads to a negative change in vehicle handling. A vehicle that is overloaded by 10 % needs 7,4 m more braking distance when driving at speeds of 100 km/h. This could mean the difference between a near miss or a fatal accident.
Legal Action & Penalties
Overloading your vehicle is prohibited by law. If a violation is found the violator receives a penalty fine or could be facing court summons. The responsibility does not stop with the driver. The vehicle operator could also be held accountable.
Running Costs
Overloading puts massive strain on your vehicle. Tyres overheat and wear out causing dangerous and expensive failure (such as blow outs). Also the longevity of the brakes is significantly reduced. All this leads to an increase in the running costs of your vehicle.
Invalid insurance coverage
Because overloading your vehicle is against the law insurance cover can be void in the case of an accident. You could become severally liable for any expenses related to the accident.