Phnom Penh: During the first six months of 2026, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport continued tightening inspections and enforcement against overloaded vehicles through weighing stations and mobile teams nationwide.
Ministry spokesperson ផន រឹម said on July 13, 2026 that 1,144,623 vehicles had been inspected. Of these, 822,862 were not overloaded and 321,761 were overloaded, representing 28.11% of vehicles inspected.
He gave the following breakdown of overloaded vehicles:
• Overloaded by less than 5%: 320,904 vehicles (28.04%).
• Overloaded by more than 5% and up to 10%: 193 vehicles (0.02%).
• Overloaded by more than 10% and up to 20%: 231 vehicles (0.02%).
• Overloaded by more than 20%: 433 vehicles (0.04%).
The ministry fined a total of 857 vehicles in violation of the law, to strengthen enforcement and prevent damage to road infrastructure caused by excessive loads.
The ministry continued calling on vehicle owners and transport businesses to comply with load limits, helping preserve roads and ensure traffic safety.
By: Pai Sokhim
