Are Rental Trucks required to stop at a Truck Stop?

Many people who Rent Trucks in South Africa want to know whether or not they are required to stop at a Truck Stop/Truck Weighing Station. We at Value want to provide you with the most hassle-free Truck Rental Service in South Africa, so we did a bit of research and came up with the following.

Many people who are driving Rental Trucks on South Africa’s freeways don’t bother stopping at weigh stations. This could be an expensive mistake because Rental Trucks are commercial vehicles and, depending on weight, are required to stop.

The General Rule of Truck Stops in South Africa

The general rule of thumb when it comes to Rental Trucks and Weigh Stations in South Africa is to always obey the sign. Weigh Station requirements vary so it is important to read the signs. There are two factors that determine whether or not it’s necessary for you to weigh your Rental Truck:

• Gross Vehicle Weight
• Vehicle Class

If you’re in doubt it’s best to pull into the weigh station.

At the Truck Weigh Station

Most Truck Weigh Stations have rolling scales that are built into the demarcated area where you pull over. A screen at the side of the scale will display what each axle weighs as you drive over the scale. You will be ushered on unless an officer stops you.

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