Summary: NEXCO Central Japan Prosecutes Overweight Vehicle on Hokuriku Expressway, Exceeds Limit by Twice.

On March 13th, the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency, along with the Kanazawa Branch of Central Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO Central Japan), jointly announced that they filed a report to the Highway Traffic Police Unit of the Fukui Prefectural Police Headquarters on the same day. The report was regarding an incident on September 7, 2023, on the Hokuriku Expressway at the “Tsuruga Interchange,” where a vehicle was found to be exceeding the weight limit by more than double the prescribed limit. This action was taken in response to the violation of regulations related to vehicle weight limits on the expressway, demonstrating the commitment of NEXCO Central Japan and the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and road usage guidelines. Stay updated on any developments related to this report and the enforcement of weight restrictions on the Hokuriku Expressway.