Definition
The total weight transmitted to the road surface through the wheels of a single axle, regulated to protect road infrastructure. South Africa's National Road Traffic Act sets maximum permissible axle and axle-unit loads, and overloaded vehicles are weighed and penalised at traffic control centres. Exceeding axle limits accelerates road damage and attracts fines.
Frequently asked questions
What is Axle Load?
The total weight transmitted to the road surface through the wheels of a single axle, regulated to protect road infrastructure. South Africa's National Road Traffic Act sets maximum permissible axle and axle-unit loads, and overloaded vehicles are weighed and penalised at traffic control centres. Exceeding axle limits accelerates road damage and attracts fines.
Which glossary terms are related to Axle Load?
Axle Load is a road, rail & inland term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include Abnormal Lead Escort, Abnormal Load, Abnormal Load Permit, Backhaul, Beitbridge Queue — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.