The 'axle load' restriction on Indian National Highways for trucks is:
Choose the correct answer
No axle load limit exists in India
6.5 t single axle (2 wheels), 10.2 t single axle (4 wheels), 19 t tandem axle — CMVR limits
100 tonnes per axle
2 tonnes per axle maximum
Correct Answer
B. 6.5 t single axle (2 wheels), 10.2 t single axle (4 wheels), 19 t tandem axle — CMVR limits
Why is this the answer?
Motor Vehicles Act 1988 / CMVR: maximum axle loads — Single axle (2 wheels): 6.5 t; Single axle (4 wheels = tandem): 10.2 t; Tandem axle (2 axles): 19 t; Tridem axle: 24 t. Total vehicle weight limit: 2-axle truck 16 t; 3-axle 25 t; multi-axle 49.5 t (with special permit for heavier loads). Overloading causes premature pavement failure. Weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems used for enforcement.
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