What specifications are used to limit the size of ultra-large equipment for road transport?

I have no idea, but there are some items whose dimensions exceed the limits; they can’t be transported during the day, but can be driven on highways at night. . .

Generally, it’s 17,500 in length, 3,000 in width, and the height should not exceed the height of a car (4,500–5,000); if the height is too great, it won’t fit through the bridge openings. Of course, the length can be increased, and the width can range from 3,000 to 5,500, but in that case a special permit for oversized vehicles is required, and the cost is quite high

Thank you. Was this size obtained from the road transportation traffic management department? Could it be that the standards vary from province to province?

It is best to consult the company responsible for equipment transportation, as different routes have varying restrictions; bridges, tunnels, highway toll stations, and so on can all impose different limitations. Transportation units generally also require prior road exploration to be determined. This is different from railway transportation.

Regulations on the Traffic of Vehicles with Excessive Dimensions on Highways (Order No. 62 of 2016 issued by the Ministry of Transport) Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 These regulations are formulated in order to strengthen the management of vehicles with excessive dimensions traveling on highways, and to safeguard highway facilities as well as the lives and property of people, in accordance with laws and administrative regulations such as the Highway Law and the Regulations on Highway Safety Protection. 　　Article 2: Vehicles engaged in over-dimensional freight transportation via highways shall comply with these provisions. 　　Article 3: The term \"over-limit transport vehicles\" as referred to in these regulations denotes cargo transport vehicles that fall under any of the following circumstances: (1) The total height of the vehicle and its load, measured from the ground, exceeds 4 meters ； 　　(II) The total width of the vehicle and cargo exceeds 2.55 meters ； 　　(III) The total length of the vehicle and cargo exceeds 18.1 meters ； 　　(IV) Two-axle trucks with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 18,000 kilograms ； 　　(5) Three-axle trucks with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 25,000 kilograms ； Three-axle motor vehicle train with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 27,000 kilograms ； 　　(VI) Four-axle trucks with a total weight of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 31,000 kilograms ； Four-axle motor train with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 36,000 kilograms ； 　　(7) Five-axle motor trains with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 43,000 kilograms ； 　　(8) For motor vehicle combinations with six or more axles, the total mass of the vehicle and cargo shall not exceed 49,000 kilograms. In cases where the tractor has a single-axle drive shaft, this limit is set at 46,000 kilograms.

Regulations on the Administration of Oversized and Overweight Vehicles Operating on Highways (Order No. 62 of 2016 issued by the Ministry of Transport). The “Regulations on the Administration of Oversized and Overweight Vehicles Operating on Highways” were adopted at the 18th ministerial meeting on August 18, 2016. They are hereby promulgated and shall come into effect on September 21, 2016. Minister Yang Chuantang, August 19, 2016 – Provisions on the Management of Vehicles Engaged in Overload Transportation on Highways. Chapter I: General Provisions Article 1: These provisions are formulated in order to strengthen the management of vehicles engaged in overload transportation on highways, and to safeguard highway facilities as well as the lives and property of people, in accordance with laws and administrative regulations such as the Highway Law and the Regulations on Highway Safety Protection.   Article 2 Vehicles engaged in over-dimensional freight transportation via highways shall comply with these provisions.   Article 3: The term \"over-limit transport vehicles\" as referred to in these regulations denotes cargo transport vehicles that fall under any of the following circumstances: (1) The total height of the vehicle and its load, measured from the ground, exceeds 4 meters ；   (II) The total width of the vehicle and cargo exceeds 2.55 meters ；   (III) The total length of the vehicle and cargo exceeds 18.1 meters ；   (4) Two-axle trucks whose total mass of vehicle and cargo exceeds 18,000 kilograms ；   (5) Three-axle trucks with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 25,000 kilograms ； Three-axle motor vehicle train with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 27,000 kilograms ；   (VI) Four-axle trucks with a total weight of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 31,000 kilograms ； Four-axle motor train with a total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeding 36,000 kilograms ；   (7) Five-axle motor vehicle combinations, where the total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeds 43,000 kilograms ；   (8) For motor vehicles with six axles or more, the total weight of the vehicle and its load exceeds 49,000 kilograms; in the case of tractors with a single driving axle, this total weight is over 46,000 kilograms.   The determination of the criteria specified in the preceding paragraph shall also comply with the following requirements: (1) A two-axis group is calculated as having two axes, while a three-axis group is calculated as having three axes ；   (II) Except for the drive shaft, the tires on each side of the axles in two-axis and three-axis configurations, as well as those on semi-trailers and full-trailers, are counted as two tires each. If there is only one tire per side of each axle, the weight limit is reduced by 3,000 kilograms, except in cases where widened tires that meet **relevant standards are installed ；   (III) The maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle shall not exceed the sum of the maximum allowable axle loads for each axle ；   (IV) For tractors, agricultural vehicles, and low-speed trucks, the total mass specified in the vehicle registration certificate serves as the limiting criterion ；   (5) Refrigerated trucks, motor vehicles in combination, vehicles equipped with air suspensions, as well as special-purpose vehicles that meet the requirements specified in \"Limits for External Dimensions, Axle Loads and Masses of Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Motor Vehicle Combos\" (GB1589) are not considered as vehicles involved in over-dimensional transportation.   Article 4: The Ministry of Transport is responsible for the management of road use by vehicles engaged in over-dimensional transportation across the country.   The transportation authorities of local people’s governments at the county level and above are responsible for regulating the use of highways by vehicles that exceed weight limits within their respective administrative areas.   Road administration agencies are specifically responsible for the supervision and management of vehicles engaged in over-dimensional transportation on roads.   The relevant competent departments of the people’s governments at or above the county level are responsible, in accordance with their respective duties and in line with the law, for overseeing and managing the use of highways by vehicles that exceed weight limits, or they participate in such oversight and cooperation. The transportation authorities shall, under the unified leadership of the people’s ** at their respective levels, establish a coordinated working mechanism with relevant authorities to address over-dimensional transportation.   Article 5 Transportation authorities at all levels shall organize highway management agencies and road transportation management agencies to establish relevant management information systems, promote the networking of vehicle overloading management information systems and road transportation administration information systems, so as to achieve data exchange and sharing. Chapter 2 Management of Permits for Heavy Cargo Transportation Article 6 Vehicles used for transporting indivisible items in oversized shipments (hereinafter referred to as heavy cargo transportation) must obtain the necessary permits in accordance with the law; after taking appropriate measures, they shall travel on highways at the designated times, along specified routes, and at permitted speeds. It is forbidden to drive on roads without permission.   Article 7: The shipper of large-scale goods shall entrust a road transport operator with the qualifications for transporting such goods to handle the shipment, and shall fill in the bill of lading with accurate information regarding the name, specifications, weight, and other relevant details of the goods being shipped.   Article 8 Before large-scale freight vehicles travel on highways, the carrier shall apply to the highway administration authorities for permission for oversized transport in accordance with the following provisions: (1) For transports across provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the Central Government, an application shall be submitted to the provincial highway administration authority at the place of departure. The applying authority shall list all the provincial highway administration authorities along the route taken for the oversized transport; the provincial highway administration authority at the place of departure will handle the application and coordinate with the relevant authorities along the route for joint approval. If necessary, the Ministry of Transport may take charge of coordinating such matters ；   (2) For transportation across prefecture-level cities within a province or autonomous region, or across districts and counties within a municipality directly under the Central Government, an application shall be submitted to the provincial highway administration authority, which shall accept and approve it ；   (III) For transportation across districts or counties within a city with districts, an application shall be submitted to the highway administration agency of that city, which will handle and approve it ；   (4) For transportation within a district or county, an application shall be submitted to the county-level highway administration authority, which shall accept and approve it.   Article 9 Transportation authorities at all levels and highway management agencies shall utilize information technology to establish a platform for managing permits related to overweight transportation on highways, handle such permits online, and promptly make relevant information public.   Article 10: When applying for a permit for road transport of oversized goods, the carrier shall submit the following documents: (1) An application form for road transport of oversized goods, which should include details such as the name of the goods, their external dimensions and weight; the make and model of the vehicle, its curb weight, number of axles, wheelbase, and number of tires; the overall external dimensions and total weight of the vehicle together with the cargo, as well as the load on each axle; and the intended starting and ending points, route taken, and travel time ；   (II) The carrier’s road transport operating license, the handler’s identity document, and the power of attorney ；   (III) Vehicle registration certificate or temporary vehicle license plate.   If the total height of the vehicle and its load exceeds 4.5 meters from the ground level, or if the total width exceeds 3.75 meters, or the total length exceeds 28 meters, or the total mass exceeds 100,000 kilograms; or in any other circumstances that may seriously affect the integrity, safety, and smooth flow of traffic on highways, a contour diagram showing the overall dimensions of the vehicle and load during transportation as well as an escort plan must also be submitted.   The escort plan should include relevant contents such as the configuration plan for escort vehicles, the staffing plan for escorts, a description of the escort routes, detailed operating procedures, and measures for handling abnormal situations.   Article 11 In any of the following circumstances where a carrier submits an application for permission to transport oversized goods on highways, the highway administrative authority shall not accept the application: (1) The goods are items that can be loaded in multiple shipments ；   (II) The business qualifications specified in the road transport operation license held by the carrier do not include large-scale freight transportation ；   (III) The carrier is legally restricted from applying for a permit for oversized road transport and the restriction period has not yet expired ；   (IV) Other circumstances stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.   A large-scale transport vehicle designed to carry a single indivisible item, when equipped with multiple identical indivisible items without changing the original oversized condition, is considered to be carrying indivisible items.   Article 12: After accepting an application for permission for excessive-load road transportation, the road administration agency shall examine the application materials submitted by the carrier. In cases falling under the provisions of Paragraph 2, Article 10, the highway administration agency shall verify data such as the overall external dimensions, total weight, and axle load of the vehicle and its cargo, as well as the escort plan, and seek the opinion of the traffic management department of the public security agency at the same level.   For applications involving transportation across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government that are accepted and processed uniformly, the provincial highway administration authority at the place of departure is responsible for the review.   Article 13 When approving applications for road overloading transportation, road administration agencies shall organize personnel to survey the route to be used, based on the actual circumstances. Where reinforcement or modification measures are required, the carrier shall take effective reinforcement or modification measures in accordance with the prescribed requirements. The highway administration agency shall review the reinforcement and modification plans proposed by the carrier, and organize the acceptance inspection.   If the carrier does not have the conditions and capabilities to carry out reinforcement or modification work, it may, through the signing of an agreement, entrust a highway management agency to develop appropriate reinforcement or modification plans; the highway management agency can then carry out the reinforcement or modification work itself, or it may select a qualified entity through market-based processes to carry out such work.   The costs associated with taking reinforcement and modification measures shall be borne by the carrier. The relevant fee standards should be public and transparent.   Article 14: Measures for reinforcement and renovation shall meet the safety requirements of highway facilities and shall follow the following principles: (1) Temporary measures shall be given priority, as they are easy to implement, remove, and recycle ；   (II) In the case of permanent or semi-permanent measures, it may be considered to implement them simultaneously with the technical renovation of road facilities ；   (III) If strengthening and upgrading road facilities still do not suffice to allow the passage of large-scale transport vehicles, consideration can be given to constructing temporary bridges or upgrading existing paths ；   (IV) When there are multiple routes available, priority should be given to those routes that have a higher rating in terms of bridge technical condition and require lower costs for reinforcement or renovation measures ；   (5) During the same period, for different applications for oversized transport that involve reinforcement or modification of the same road infrastructure, the respective carriers shall share the related costs in accordance with the principles of fairness and voluntariness.   Article 15: Road administration agencies shall make a decision on administrative licensing within the following time limits: (1) For cases where the total height of the vehicle and its load, measured from the ground, does not exceed 4.2 meters, the total width does not exceed 3 meters, and the total length does not exceed 20 meters, and where the total weight of the vehicle and its load as well as the load per axle do not exceed the standards specified in Articles 3 and 17 of these regulations, the decision shall be made within 2 working days from the date the application is received. In cases involving cross-provincial, cross-autonomous region, or cross-municipality large-scale transportation applications that are accepted on a unified basis and processed centrally, the processing time shall not exceed 5 working days ；   (II) For vehicles carrying goods whose total height measured from the ground does not exceed 4.5 meters, total width does not exceed 3.75 meters, total length does not exceed 28 meters, and total weight does not exceed 100,000 kilograms, and which fall under the category of large-scale freight transportation within this jurisdiction, a decision will be made within 5 working days from the date the application is received. For cases involving large-scale freight transportation across provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the Central Government, which are handled on a unified basis, the processing time shall not exceed 10 working days ；   (III) For vehicles whose total height measured from the ground exceeds 4.5 meters, or whose total width exceeds 3.75 meters, or whose total length exceeds 28 meters, or whose total weight exceeds 100,000 kilograms, and which fall under the category of large-scale freight transport within this jurisdiction, a decision shall be made within 15 working days from the date the application is received. For cases involving large-scale freight transport across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, which are handled on a unified basis, the processing time shall not exceed 20 working days.   The time required for reinforcement and renovation measures is not included in the period specified in the preceding paragraph.   Article 16 Upon receiving an application for road overloading transportation across provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the Central Government, the provincial road administration agency at the place of departure shall transmit the application documents it has received to the provincial road administration agencies along the route within 2 working days.   In cases falling under the provisions of Item 2, Paragraph 1, Article 15, the provincial highway administration agencies along the highway route shall issue a decision on administrative approval within 5 working days upon receiving the submitted application materials ； In cases falling under item 3 of paragraph 1 of Article 15, a decision on the administrative license shall be made within 15 working days from the receipt of the submitted application materials, and feedback shall be provided to the provincial highway administration agency at the place of departure. Where reinforcement or renovation measures are required, the relevant provincial highway administration agencies shall act in accordance with Article 13 of these regulations ； In the case of adjustments to routes or travel times within provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the Central Government upstream or downstream, the carrier and the provincial highway administration at the place of departure shall be informed promptly, so that the provincial highway administration at the place of departure can organize coordination and handling.   Article 17 Under any of the following circumstances, the highway administration agency shall make a decision to deny the administrative license in accordance with the law: (1) When transportation is carried out using ordinary flatbed trucks, where the average axle load per axle exceeds 10,000 kilograms or the maximum axle load exceeds 13,000 kilograms ；   (II) Transport using multi-axle, multi-wheel hydraulic flatbed trucks, where the average axle load per axis of such vehicles (8 tires per two axles in a row) exceeds 18,000 kilograms, or the maximum axle load exceeds 20,000 kilograms ；   (III) The carrier fails to fulfill its obligations regarding reinforcement and modification ；   (IV) Other circumstances stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.   Article 18: When a highway administration agency approves an application for oversized vehicle transportation on highways, it shall determine the time, route, and speed at which such vehicles may travel, based on the specific circumstances of the oversized shipment, and issue a \"Permit for Oversized Vehicle Transportation.\" Among them, for those approved for transportation across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, the approval is issued by the provincial highway administration agency at the place of departure.   The format of the \"Permit for Vehicles Transporting Overweight Loads\" is uniformly established by the Ministry of Transport, while the provincial highway administration agencies are responsible for its printing and management. Applicants can collect it at the permit counter or print it using the online self-service option.   Article 19: Where the same heavy haul transport vehicle repeatedly travels along a fixed route within a short period of time, with the same loading method and cargo, and no reinforcement or modification measures are required, the carrier may, in accordance with the transportation plan, apply to the highway administration authority for a “Permit for Over-dimensional Transport Vehicles” valid for a period not exceeding six months. If there are changes to the transportation plan, the relevant change procedures must be followed in accordance with the regulations of the original licensing authority.   Article 20 Vehicles approved for transporting large items shall comply with the following regulations when traveling on roads: (1) Take effective measures to secure the cargo, and display visible signs on the vehicle in accordance with relevant requirements to ensure safe transportation ；   (II) Drive at the specified time, route, and speed ；   (III) Vehicles with a total weight exceeding the limit shall drive on highway bridges at a constant speed and in the center of the road, avoiding braking, changing gears, or coming to a stop on the bridge ；   (IV) When temporary parking on a highway is necessary, in addition to complying with relevant road traffic safety regulations, warning signs should be placed around the vehicle, and appropriate safety measures should be taken ； If a longer stop is required or in case of bad weather, the vehicle should leave the road and find a safe area nearby to park in ；   (5) When traveling on highway facilities that have undergone reinforcement or renovation measures, the carrier shall notify in advance the maintenance and management unit of such facilities, so that it can strengthen on-site management and guidance ；   (6) In the event that abnormal road conditions arise due to natural disasters or other unforeseeable factors, preventing large-scale transport vehicles from continuing their journey, the carrier shall comply with the on-site management instructions and promptly inform the highway administration agency that issued the administrative permit, so that it can coordinate with the local highway administration agencies to take appropriate measures to allow the vehicles to proceed.   Article 21: Large-scale transport vehicles shall carry a valid ‘Permit for Vehicles Transporting Overdimensional Loads’ with them and shall proactively submit to inspections and supervision by road administration authorities.   The information regarding the heavy-duty transport vehicles and the goods loaded shall be consistent with what is recorded in the \"Permit for Vehicles Transporting Overweight Loads\".   No entity or individual shall lease or transfer the Overweight Transport Vehicle Pass, nor shall they use forged or altered Overweight Transport Vehicle Passes.   Article 22: For the large-scale transport vehicles specified in Paragraph 2 of Article 10 of these regulations, the carrier shall organize escort services in accordance with the escort plan.   If the carrier is unable to arrange escort measures, it may entrust the highway administration agency that issued the administrative permit to coordinate with the highway administration agencies along the route to provide escort services, and bear the associated costs. The charging standards for escorts shall be formulated by the provincial transportation administrative department in conjunction with the finance and price administrative departments at the same level in accordance with regulations, and shall be made public.   Article 23: While in motion, the escort vehicles shall form a single convoy together with the heavy-duty transport vehicles, and maintain real-time and unobstructed communication.   Article 24: When an approved large-scale transport vehicle passes through a toll road where tolls are charged based on weight, a toll will be levied on it according to the standard basic rate, unless the details of the vehicle and its load do not match those recorded in the Overdimensional Vehicle Pass.   Article 25: Highway management authorities shall strengthen communication with enterprises engaged in the manufacturing and transportation of heavy equipment within their jurisdiction, gain an understanding of their manufacturing and transportation plans, enhance services, and provide favorable conditions for the transportation of heavy equipment.   In areas with high demand for heavy freight transportation, factors such as construction costs and transportation needs can be taken into consideration to appropriately improve the technical standards of the relevant roads.   Article 26: Highway management authorities and highway operating enterprises shall, in accordance with relevant regulations, regularly inspect and evaluate facilities such as highways, highway bridges, and highway tunnels, and facilitate the general public’s access to information regarding their technical conditions.   Highway toll plazas should install extra-wide lanes in accordance with relevant requirements. Chapter 3 Management of Illegal Overload Transportation Article 27 Vehicles engaged in overload transportation of separately loadable goods (hereinafter referred to as illegal overload transportation) are prohibited from traveling on highways.   Vehicles traveling on highways shall not be allowed to use such highways, highway bridges, or highway tunnels if the total external dimensions or total weight of the vehicle and its load exceed the limits specified in Article 3 of these regulations, but still fall within the limits regarding load capacity, height, width, and length set for those highways, highway bridges, or highway tunnels.   Article 28: The operators and managers of cargo distribution centers for goods such as coal, steel, cement, sand and gravel, and commercial vehicles, as well as freight stations (hereinafter collectively referred to as freight origin entities), shall install qualified testing equipment at the loading sites (stations) to inspect the freight vehicles departing from those sites, ensuring that they are loaded in compliance with regulations.   Article 29: Freight origin entities and road transportation enterprises shall strengthen the education and management of freight vehicle drivers, and urge them to conduct transportation in accordance with the law.   Road transport enterprises are the entities responsible for preventing illegal overloading of vehicles; they should, in accordance with relevant regulations, strengthen monitoring of the entire process of vehicle loading and operation to prevent drivers from engaging in such illegal activities.   No unit or individual shall instigate or force freight vehicle drivers to engage in illegal overloading transportation.   Article 30: Drivers of freight vehicles shall not operate vehicles that are illegally transporting oversized loads.   Article 31: Road transportation regulatory authorities shall strengthen the supervision and inspection of the key freight origin units listed in **. Through inspections and technical monitoring, etc., pressure is exerted on them to fulfill their responsibility of ensuring that vehicles are loaded legally, and illegal vehicles carrying excessive loads are prevented from leaving the premises (stations).   Article 32 Road management agencies and road transportation management agencies shall establish a coordinated law enforcement mechanism. Illegal overloading activities shall be taken into account in the quality and reputation assessments of road transportation enterprises as well as in the integrity evaluations of drivers. A \"blacklist\" system for illegal overloading shall be implemented, and legal action shall be taken against freight vehicles, vehicle drivers, road transportation enterprises, and entities responsible for freight shipments that engage in such illegal activities.   Article 33: Road administration agencies shall conduct inspections for oversized freight vehicles. Overlimit detection can be carried out through fixed-site inspection, mobile inspection, technical monitoring, and other methods.   Article 34: When fixed-site inspections are conducted, they shall be carried out at highway overload inspection stations established with the approval of the provincial people’s government.   Article 35: Highway administration agencies may use mobile testing equipment to conduct mobile inspections. Vehicles found to be in violation of weight limits through flow monitoring should be directed to the nearest highway weight limit inspection station for processing.   If the mobile inspection point is located far from the highway overweight inspection stations, vehicles should be directed to the nearest locations or sites designated and announced by the local transportation authorities at the county level or above – such as law enforcement stations, parking lots, unloading areas, etc. – that provide the necessary conditions for parking vehicles and unloading them, so that the necessary procedures can be carried out there.   Article 36: Where it is determined through inspection that transportation exceeds the permitted limits in violation of regulations, the highway administration agency shall order the party involved to take measures such as unloading on their own to eliminate such illegal conditions ； If the party concerned has genuine difficulties in eliminating the illegal situation on their own, they may entrust a third party or a highway management agency to assist in doing so.   For vehicles carrying indivisible items that need to continue traveling on roads after the investigation and related procedures are completed, an application for a permit for oversized vehicle transportation on roads must be submitted in accordance with the law.   Article 37 Road administration agencies shall not charge fees for conducting inspections on vehicles for exceeding weight limits. No parking or storage fees shall be charged for vehicles involved in overloading that are seized or parked in accordance with the law for investigation and handling. If the highway administration agency assists in unloading, repackaging, or storing the unloaded goods, and the parties concerned fail to collect them after the storage period has expired despite being notified, such goods may be disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations.   Article 38 Road administration agencies shall use testing equipment that has passed inspection by the relevant authorities to conduct inspections for over-dimensional vehicles ； If it has not been regularly calibrated or the calibration fails, its test data shall not be used as a basis for law enforcement.   Article 39: Entry points to toll highways shall be equipped with inspection devices as required to inspect freight vehicles, and vehicles engaged in illegal over-dimensional transportation shall not be allowed to enter the highways. On other toll roads where tolls are charged based on weight, if detection equipment identifies vehicles engaged in illegal overloading, the authorities have the right to deny them access. Highway operators shall promptly report vehicles engaged in illegal overloading to the highway administration authorities or the traffic management departments of public security agencies for lawful handling.   Road administration agencies have the right to access and retrieve relevant information such as vehicle weighing data, photos, and video surveillance footage from road toll stations; once verified, this information can be used as evidence for administrative penalties.   Article 40 Road administration agencies shall, in accordance with the needs of road protection, install technical monitoring equipment such as vehicle inspection devices at key sections and nodes of ordinary roads and open-highway systems, including main freight transportation routes and entrances to important bridges, in order to lawfully investigate and deal with illegal overloading incidents.   Article 41: When constructing or renovating highways, in accordance with the plans, technical monitoring equipment such as over-limit inspection stations and vehicle inspection devices shall be included as part of the highway’s auxiliary facilities in the project budget. These facilities shall be designed, constructed, and put into operation simultaneously with the main highway infrastructure. Chapter 4 Legal Liability   Article 42 Those who violate these provisions shall be dealt with in accordance with the Highway Law, the Regulations on Highway Safety Protection, the Regulations on Road Transport, and these provisions.   Article 43: In the case of vehicles transporting goods in violation of weight limits, the highway administration authorities shall impose penalties in accordance with the nature, severity, and degree of harm caused by such violations, as follows: (1) If the total height of the vehicle and its load does not exceed 4.2 meters from the ground, the total width does not exceed 3 meters, and the total length does not exceed 20 meters, a fine of up to 200 yuan may be imposed ； If the total height of the vehicle and its load, measured from the ground, does not exceed 4.5 meters, the total width does not exceed 3.75 meters, and the total length does not exceed 28 meters, a fine of between 200 yuan and 1,000 yuan will be imposed ； If the total height of the vehicle and its load is more than 4.5 meters measured from the ground, the total width is more than 3.75 meters, or the total length is more than 28 meters, a fine of between 1,000 and 3,000 yuan will be imposed ；   (II) If the total mass of the vehicle and cargo exceeds the limits specified in items 4 to 8 of paragraph 1, Article 3 of these regulations, but does not exceed 1,000 kilograms, a warning shall be given ； For weights exceeding 1,000 kilograms, a fine of 500 yuan will be imposed for each additional 1,000 kilograms, with a maximum fine of 30,000 yuan.   If there are multiple illegal acts listed in the preceding paragraph, the fines for each such illegal act shall be added together; however, the total amount of the fines shall not exceed 30,000 yuan.   Article 44: Within 7 working days after the completion of the handling of cases involving illegal overloading, the highway management agency shall transmit the following information related to the case to the road transportation management agency in the vehicle’s registration location through the vehicle overloading management information system: (1) the vehicle’s license plate number, vehicle type, the enterprise to which the vehicle belongs, and information regarding the road transportation permit ；   (II) Driver’s name, driver’s professional qualification certificate number, and information on the company to which the driver belongs ；   (III) Information on the freight originating entity and the cargo loading document ；   (IV) Information on the administrative penalty decision ；   (5) Other information related to the case.   Article 45: If, during inspections and supervision, road management authorities discover that vehicles engaged in illegal over-dimensional transportation do not comply with the \"Limits for the Outside Dimensions, Axle Loads, and Mass of Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Motor Vehicle Trains\" (GB1589), or if they do not match the information recorded on their vehicle registration documents, such cases shall be documented, and regular reports shall be sent to relevant entities such as the traffic management departments of the public security organs where the vehicles are registered.   Article 46: Freight vehicles and drivers who engage in illegal overloading more than three times within one year, as well as road transportation enterprises whose fleet of freight vehicles involved in illegal overloading accounts for more than 10% of the total number of such vehicles in the enterprise, shall be dealt with by the road transportation administration authorities in accordance with Article 66 of the Regulations on Highway Safety Protection.   The cumulative calculation period for the records of illegal overloading transportation as specified in the preceding paragraph begins on the date when the Road Transport Permit, the Qualification Certificate for Road Transport Workers, and the Road Transport Business License are first obtained, and this period may span multiple calendar years.   Article 47 A heavy-duty transport vehicle shall be regarded as engaging in illegal over-dimensional transportation under any of the following circumstances: (1) Driving on highways without permission ；   (II) The information regarding the vehicle and its load does not match the details stated in the Overdimensional Vehicle Permit ；   (III) Failing to drive on the road in accordance with the permitted time, route, and speed ；   (IV) Failing to take escort measures in accordance with the approved escort plan.   Article 48: If a carrier conceals relevant information or submits false documents to apply for a permit for over-dimensional road transport, in addition to being dealt with in accordance with the law, they shall not be allowed to apply for such a permit for 1 year.   Article 49: Those who, in violation of these provisions, instigate or force vehicle drivers to transport goods in excess of the permitted limits shall be ordered by the road transportation administration authorities to make corrections and shall be fined up to 30,000 yuan.   Article 50: The highway administration authorities at the location where the illegal act took place or where the vehicle is registered may, based on the data recorded by technical monitoring equipment, impose penalties on vehicles engaged in illegal overloading transportation in accordance with the law. They shall also provide appropriate means for the general public to inquire about records of such illegal overloading activities.   Article 51: Staff members of highway administration agencies and road transportation administration agencies who neglect their duties, engage in malpractice for personal gain, or abuse their powers shall be given administrative sanctions in accordance with the law ； Those suspected of committing crimes shall be transferred to the judicial authorities for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.   Article 52: In cases where the phenomenon of vehicles transporting goods in violation of weight limits on highways is severe, resulting in major safety accidents such as the collapse of highway bridges, or where the highways are severely damaged and their capacity to carry traffic is significantly reduced, the Ministry of Transport and the provincial transportation authorities may, within the scope of their responsibilities, suspend the approval of local highway construction projects submitted by those areas for a period of 1 year.   Article 53: If relevant units and individuals refuse or obstruct the staff of highway administration agencies and road transportation administration agencies from performing their duties in accordance with the law, and such behavior constitutes a violation of public order regulations, the public security organs shall impose penalties in accordance with the law ； If a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law. Chapter V  Supplementary Provisions Article 54 Where large-scale transport vehicles carrying confidential materials need to travel on roads due to ** and national defense research needs, these provisions shall apply accordingly ； **Where otherwise provided, such provisions shall apply.   Article 55 These provisions shall come into force as of September 21, 2016. The \"Regulations on the Operation of Vehicles Engaged in Overdimensional Transport on Highways\" issued by the former Ministry of Transport (Ministry of Transport Order No. 2 of 2000) is also repealed simultaneously.