Kazakhstan cracks down on overloaded trucks with 46 new weighing stations
Between May 1, 2025, and April 1, 2026, nearly 698,000 instances of administrative violations related to overweight freight transport were recorded on Kazakhstan's national highways. The data was collected by automated weighing stations (AWS) operating around the clock, as reported by our website, citing KazAvtoZhol, the national road agency.
Transporting goods in excess of established weight and size limits has a significant negative impact on road surfaces, accelerating wear and tear and driving up maintenance and repair costs.
Kazakhstan's network of international and national highways spans approximately 25,000 kilometers. Preserving their condition remains a key priority in the country's transport infrastructure development.
To strengthen oversight of weight compliance on national roads, 46 automated weighing stations have been installed, with 24 of them commissioned in 2025—effectively doubling their number over the past year.
These AWS systems automatically record vehicle parameters, including weight, dimensions, license plate numbers, make, and axle spacing. The collected data is transmitted in real time to authorized government agencies for further review and procedural action under Kazakh law.
Current regulations set the maximum allowable load per single axle at 10 tons. The total permissible vehicle weight depends on the number and configuration of axles and can reach up to 44 tons.
Systematic violations of weight and size limits lead to accelerated road deterioration, reduced pavement lifespan, and higher budgetary expenditures for repairs and upkeep.
Under Article 571 of Kazakhstan's Code of Administrative Offenses, exceeding weight limits carries fines ranging from 40 to 1,000 Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) units, depending on the severity of the violation and the offender's category.
By 2028, the number of automated weighing stations is expected to increase to 126. These measures aim to improve road preservation and reduce the financial burden on the state budget allocated for maintenance and repairs.
Earlier reports indicated that Kazakhstan's toll roads have introduced nighttime laser illumination.
