Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 146 / 574

¿Es contrario a la seguridad vial cargar el vehículo con más carga de la que el fabricante indica?
Is it against road safety to load a vehicle with more than the manufacturer states?
- ASi, es ilegalYes, it is illegal
- BNo, cada conductor puede llevar la carga que le convengaNo, each driver may carry the load that suits them
- CÚnicamente los camiones podrán llevar más carga que la establecida en su tarjeta I.T.VOnly lorries may carry more load than stated on their ITV card
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Correct answer
- ASi, es ilegalYes, it is illegal
Explanation
Loading your vehicle with more weight than its maximum authorised mass allows can be against road safety and very dangerous for other road users. So it is forbidden to overload your vehicle beyond the permitted limits, and you may be fined or penalised.
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