Nepal Police Cracks Down on Overloaded Trucks

Strict New Directives Issued

The Nepal Police Headquarters has ordered strict action against trucks and other cargo vehicles carrying loads beyond legal limits. In a circular issued Sunday, authorities directed all Valley and Provincial Police Offices to fully implement the "Goods Vehicle Load Regulation Guidelines, 2017 (with amendments)" to control overloaded vehicles on highways.

Tougher Penalties Enforced

Police will no longer just fine overloaded trucks - they must now immediately unload excess goods and transfer them to other vehicles. The circular clearly states that repeat offenders will be reported to the Transport Office for further legal action. Traffic police must regularly monitor compliance, and officers failing to enforce these rules will themselves face disciplinary measures.

Transport Association Raises Concerns

The crackdown follows complaints from the Federation of Nepalese Transport Entrepreneurs. Their delegation, led by President Hiralal Shrestha, met Inspector General of Police Deepak Thapa on Sunday, submitting a memorandum that argued small fines weren't solving the overloading problem. The association had urged police to either send overloaded trucks to transport offices or force them to redistribute excess cargo - demands now reflected in the new directives.

Road Safety Priority

These measures aim to improve highway safety and traffic management by strictly enforcing load limits. The police action comes as authorities seek to reduce road damage and accidents caused by overloaded vehicles across Nepal's transportation network.