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Under section 30(2) of M.R. 575/88, beginning on December 1 of every year and ending on the last day of February of the ensuing year, where the applicable fees have been paid to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, the maximum gross axle weight as set out in Schedule H of M.R. 575/88 is increased by 10%. (See Chart for Examples).
Note: Steering axles, tridem axle groups and the statutory maximum gross vehicle weight for each highway class are NOT eligible for this increase.
Axles |
RTAC |
A1 |
B1 |
Steering Axle |
7,300 kg * |
7,300 kg * |
7,300 kg * |
Single Axle |
10010 kg |
10010 kg |
9,020 kg |
Tandem Axle |
17,600 kg |
17,600 kg |
15,950 kg |
Tridem Axle |
24,000 kg ** |
23,000 kg ** |
20000 kg |
* | On Tractor/Semi-Trailer Combinations 5,500 kg is the maximum weight allowed on the steering axle. |
** | Dependent on Tridem axle spread (as per M.R. 575/88) |