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Excess weight in the load affects the condition of the roads and increases the possibility of accidents.The Superintendency of Land Transportation of People, Cargo and Goods (Sutran) warned that excess weight in cargo transportation continues to be the main infraction detected in the inspections of weights and measures carried out at the national level, for which it urged companies and drivers to respect the limits established to protect road infrastructure, guarantee safety and avoid logistical cost overruns.
Sutran detected 961 infractions in the field. Infractions linked to excess weight concentrate the highest incidence. The violation of P.1, for the Excess Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 1500 Kg with 487 cases registered; followed by violation P.3, for excess of PBV from 3001 Kg. with 128 violations; and violation P.2 for excess PBV between 1501-3000 Kg. with 119 cases.
The overloading of vehicles prematurely deteriorates the roads, increases the risk of accidents and directly affects the countrys logistical efficiency. Taking care of our roads means taking care of the connectivity, competitiveness and quality of life of millions of citizens, said Superintendent Gilmer Alvarez Zapata.
Likewise, he indicated that damage to road infrastructure ends up generating higher maintenance costs for the State and affects the safe and timely transfer of people and goods. When a vehicle exceeds the permitted weight, it not only fails to comply with the standard: it also compromises road safety and accelerates the wear and tear of bridges and roads that are essential for economic and social development, he added.
According to the report, Lima concentrates the highest number of violations detected, with 505 cases, followed by Ica (120), Amazonas (86), Junin (48) and Puno (41). Other recurring offenses also include the transport of special merchandise without authorization, driving with special vehicles and transit outside authorized hours.
Sutran reiterated that it will continue to strengthen inspection operations in logistics corridors and main national roads, with the aim of promoting safer, more efficient cargo transportation that respects road infrastructure.
In addition, it invites transport companies, load generators and all transport operators to be part of the SUTRAN Technical Assistance Program, a completely free, personalized proposal adapted to the operational reality of land transport companies authorized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
This initiative puts at your disposal a team of specialists in transportation, transit and weights and measures, who will provide practical advice, training adapted to your activity, regulatory tools, inspection simulations and recommendations to improve internal processes. This seeks to reduce violations, prevent sanctions, optimize operations and increase the profitability of your company. To contact the program, write to the following emails: ahilario@sutran.gob.pe, fneirach@sutran.gob.pe and prevencion@sutran.gob.pe.
Lima, May 19, 2026
