The deadline extension was issued in response to the request from the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) to give them more time in acquiring additional transport equipment. The DPWH and DOTC earlier modified the implementing rules and regulations of RA 8794 after consultations with groups of truckers and haulers. Villar further noted that based on the operation of the department’s weighbridges nationwide, there was a downward trend in anti-overloading violation in the last 10 years. Under the law, overloaded trucks are fined with 25 percent of the amount of their motor vehicle user’s charge (MVUC), applicable to the vehicle at the time of infringement. The anti-overloading policy is pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 8794 otherwise known as “An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle Users Charge on Owners of all Types of Motor Vehicle and for Other Purposes”, which aims to promote motorist safety and prevent early deterioration of roads caused by overloading.

Source: The Standard September 01, 2017 12:00 UTC