| Legal instrument |
Offence description |
Penalty |
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Road Traffic Act 1961
Section 12 (4) |
Maximum gross weight
Contravention of s.12(3) - use by user or owner on a public road of a vehicle exceeding maximum weights specified by regulation made under s.12
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On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961). |
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SI No. 224 of 2000
Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
Regulation 4
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Maximum axle weight
Contravention of provisions of Regulation 4 - maximum weight requirements for vehicle axles.
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On summary conviction – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months - fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961). |
The table above should not be treated as a legal interpretation of any law requirements. It is a matter for each operator, owner and driver to ensure that he or she complies with the applicable law.