Parlementariërs vragen aandacht voor overbeladen trucks die wegen kapotrijden

During the continued debate on the Instelling Verkeersautoriteit (Road Authority) Bill at the National Assembly (DNA) in Suriname on Thursday, various parliamentarians raised concerns about the issue of overloaded sand and wood trucks damaging the numerous roads of Suriname. The first to address this issue was VHP parliamentarian Radjendre Debie.

The maximum axle load on Suriname's paved roads is set at 12 tons, but it is not uncommon for sand and wood trucks to exceed this limit, causing significant damage to the roads. These overloaded trucks, which are a common sight on Suriname's roads, are a major concern for parliamentarians due to the negative impact they have on the country's infrastructure.

The damage caused by these overloaded trucks is not only limited to the roads themselves, but also extends to the drainage systems and other infrastructure, leading to further complications and additional costs for the government and the people of Suriname.

Parliamentarians have called on the government to take immediate action to address this issue, including stricter enforcement of weight limits, regular inspections of trucks, and the implementation of fines for non-compliance. They also suggested the need for better communication and coordination between the various authorities responsible for enforcing weight limits and maintaining the roads, as well as the exploration of alternative transportation methods to reduce the number of heavy trucks on the roads.

The issue of overloaded trucks is not a new one, and it has been a topic of discussion among parliamentarians for some time. However, with the ongoing debate on the Road Authority Bill, this issue has once again come to the forefront, and parliamentarians are urging the government to take concrete steps to address it before the situation worsens further.

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