Overloading

• An overloaded vehicle will take longer to stop, making it dangerous, especially in an emergency;

• When a vehicle is overloaded, it is more difficult to handle and cannot accelerate as normal – making it difficult to overtake;

• At night, the headlights of an overloaded vehicle will tilt up, blinding oncoming drivers to possible debris or obstructions on the roadway;

• By overloading your vehicle you will incur higher maintenance costs to the vehicle – tyres, bakes, shock absorbers and higher fuel consumption;

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