Penalties and Enforcement
- 1/20If exceeding truck speed limit by ≤10 km/h
Minor overspeed increases stopping distance and risk of skidding; fines discourage even small violations.
If exceeding truck speed limit by 10 to 40 km/h
Higher overspeed greatly reduces reaction time; point loss reinforces long-term compliance.
If exceeding truck speed limit by 40 to 60 km/h
Such speed makes heavy trucks uncontrollable in emergencies; suspension prevents immediate repeat offense.
If exceeding truck speed limit by >60 km/h
Extremely dangerous; at this speed a truck can’t stop in time to avoid fatal accidents.
If failing to use tachograph or manipulating it
Tachographs prevent driver fatigue and speed violations; tampering hides unsafe driving practices.
If driving under alcohol influence (0.5 to 0.8 g/l)
Alcohol impairs judgment and slows reaction; suspension removes immediate danger from roads.
If driving under alcohol influence (>0.8 g/l)
High intoxication severely reduces coordination, making truck driving deadly.
If driving under drug influence
Drug effects vary but all impair control; harsh penalties reflect high accident risk.
If ignoring mandatory rest periods
Fatigue causes slower reactions and microsleep; rest rules prevent exhaustion-related crashes.
If overloading truck
Overloading reduces braking ability and can damage roads; penalties scale with risk.
If not securing cargo properly
Shifting cargo can destabilize the truck; fines ensure safe load restraint.
If running a red light
Trucks take longer to stop; running red lights risks severe multi-vehicle collisions.
If overtaking in prohibited zones
Restricted zones have poor visibility or space; violations risk head-on collisions.
If ignoring lane restrictions
Trucks are restricted from certain lanes to maintain flow and avoid blocking smaller vehicles.
If using mobile phone without hands-free
Distraction increases accident risk; penalties deter unsafe multitasking.
If driving without a valid license
Licensing ensures skill verification; unlicensed drivers pose extreme safety hazards.
If ignoring road closure signs
Closed roads may be unsafe; entering risks accidents or delays for rescue operations.
If refusing roadside alcohol/drug test
Refusal is treated as guilt; penalties match impaired driving risks.
If using radar/laser detectors
Such devices encourage speeding; banning them ensures compliance with limits.
If causing an accident while violating rules
Accidents involving violations carry higher consequences due to proven recklessness.