What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?
- Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.
- Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.
- Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.
- Correct answer: Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.
When a police officer finds that a commercial vehicle is carrying more cargo weight than allowed, he may give the driver a notice taking the vehicle off the road for 30 days. This quick administrative step removes a dangerous vehicle from traffic, since overloading harms braking, stability and control. A 90-day period is longer than what applies here, and revoking a licence at the Licensing Office is not the officer's power in this case.