My van is over local road weight limits - what do I do?

Question

The van is just for camping, but due to its weight (8900 lbs) it has "Commercial" on the license plate. Other than that it is just a big white van, no markings or anything. The posted truck weight limits around my suburb are often "4 Tons". So am I breaking the law whenever I drive on them?

Answer 1

1. It is not a commercial vehicle

2. You must obey any and all weight restrictions or pay the fines when you get caught (plus penalty points). If your vehicle should damage a bridge by being over weight the highways authority can also claim repair costs from you personally (not your insurance)

Answer 2

shouldnt be commerical because you are not using it for business

Answer 3

If it is just for camping, it cant be commercial.  There are 16000 pound RV's that drive around without commercial plates.

Answer 4

its an rv so it shouldnt be a problem, also you get 5 miles to reach your destination or to find a safe place to turn around (legally).  Ive hauled heavy equipment and have done city deliveries as well and i ABUSE that rule on a regular basis!!