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Objective assessment: vehicle load capacity definition

Consultation: 

How is the vehicle load capacity module defined?

Short response: 

Historical consultation based on binding DGT ruling V0217-09 dated 6 February 2009 and the Ministerial Orders cited below.

The load capacity of a vehicle or combination of vehicles is the difference between its maximum authorised total mass, taking into account any administrative limitations shown on the vehicle’s technical inspection card, and the sum of the tare weights of the vehicles carrying the load (the unladen weight of the truck, trailer, semi-trailer and tractor unit). It is expressed, as applicable, in kilograms or tonnes; tonnes are stated to two decimal places.

For tractor units that use different semi-trailers, the tractor unit’s tare weight is assessed at no more than 8 tonnes.

Long response: 
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Normative: 
Binding DGT ruling V0217-09 of 6 February 2009.
Instruction 2.2, rule 10 of the Ministerial Orders on objective assessment.
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