Overweight vehicles are prohibited!!

What is a vehicle restriction order?

In order to preserve the road structure or prevent traffic hazards, vehicles traveling on the road are subject to maximum limits for width, weight, height, length and minimum turning radius according to the Vehicle Restriction Ordinance. (Road Act Article 47 Paragraph 1)

Application for permission to pass special vehicles

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Regulations and penalties for violation of vehicle restrictions

Vehicles that violate the Vehicle Restriction Order are being enforced at IC entrances. In this control, orders for measures such as reduction of cargo are issued to vehicles deemed to have violated. In addition, police may be charged with malicious violators and addicts.

Status of charges to the police

Effective April 1, 2017, measures such as suspension of large-scale and frequent discounts for those who violated the Vehicle Restriction Order have been strengthened.

About review of large-scale / multi-frequency discount suspension measures for those who violate vehicle restriction orders (summary version)

About review of large-scale / multi-frequency discount suspension measures for those who violate vehicle restrictions ordinances (detailed version)

About large and frequent discounts

Violation of vehicle restrictions is not just a problem for carriers.