Heavy vehicle owners and operators must be familiar with and comply with the rules governing road transportation of goods and passengers.
Heavy vehicles covered
A road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight ratingA vehicle's weight, including its maximum load capacity, according to the manufacturer's specifications. (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more
A combination of road vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 4,500 kg or more
A tow truck
A road vehicle transporting dangerous substances requiring the display of safety marks
A bus
A minibus
Obligations regarding heavy vehicles
Heavy vehicle owners and operators also have many responsibilities, some of which they share. These responsibilities concern, in particular, the following subjects:
