Paragraph 1 Weight not to be exceeded in any circumstances
(1)
Subject to paragraph 2, the maximum authorised weight for an axle of a description specified in column (2) of an item in Table 5 below shall be the weight specified in column (3) of the item.
TABLE 5
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Description of axle | Maximum authorised weight (kg) |
| 1. | Single driving axle | 11500 |
| 2. | Single non-driving axle | 10000 |
| 3. | Driving tandem axle which meets either of the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) | 19000 |
| 4. | Driving tandem axle not falling within item 3 | 18000 |
| 5. | Non-driving tandem axle | 20000 |
| 6. | Triaxle | 24000 |
(2)
The conditions referred to in item 3 of Table 5 are that–
(a)
the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and road friendly suspension; or
(b)
each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and no axle has an axle weight exceeding 9500 kg.