The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics via the Department of Transport hereby reminds the public of the regulations pertaining to the transporting of freight and other loads (scrap metals, logs, homes, industrial machinery etc.), particularly trucks carrying construction materials such as sand and gravel, cement blocks and cement, that are not properly secured. This is in accordance with regulations 126 and 152 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations.
Any person who intends on transporting any load in a manner that is contrary to the stipulated regulations must seek written approval from the Chief Transport Officer at the Department of Transport.
It is hereby advised that the Department of Transport will be making routine checks and inspection to ensure that these regulations are being adhered to. This comes as part of the ministry’s overall strategy to better regulate and enforce traffic laws to ensure safer roads for all road users.
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