Weighbridge

/ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/
noun

A large set of scales that a vehicle can be driven onto, to find out its weight.

The truck was weighed at the weighbridge before leaving the quarry.
Visual representation of "weighbridge" - A large set of scales that a vehicle can be driven onto, to find out its weight.

Often appears as...

  • public weighbridge
  • weighbridge certificate

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noun

A large set of scales that a vehicle can be driven onto, to find out its weight.

The truck was weighed at the weighbridge before leaving the quarry.
Visual representation of "weighbridge" - A large set of scales that a vehicle can be driven onto, to find out its weight.

Often appears as...

  • public weighbridge
  • weighbridge certificate

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "weighbridge"
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Transport Use

Weighbridges are used to measure vehicle weight for legal, safety, or cost reasons.

Illustration for Transport Use
Overloaded trucks are fined after checking on a weighbridge.
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Driver Interaction

Drivers must follow specific procedures when using a public weighbridge.

Illustration for Driver Interaction
Follow the sign 'Proceed to weighbridge' when entering the facility.
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Certificate Importance

A weighbridge certificate validates a vehicle's weight and may be required for transportation.

Illustration for Certificate Importance
Make sure you receive a weighbridge certificate before you leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Transport Use

Weighbridges are used to measure vehicle weight for legal, safety, or cost reasons.

Illustration for Transport Use
Overloaded trucks are fined after checking on a weighbridge.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Driver Interaction

Drivers must follow specific procedures when using a public weighbridge.

Illustration for Driver Interaction
Follow the sign 'Proceed to weighbridge' when entering the facility.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Certificate Importance

A weighbridge certificate validates a vehicle's weight and may be required for transportation.

Illustration for Certificate Importance
Make sure you receive a weighbridge certificate before you leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Transport Use

Weighbridges are used to measure vehicle weight for legal, safety, or cost reasons.

Illustration for Transport Use
Overloaded trucks are fined after checking on a weighbridge.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Driver Interaction

Drivers must follow specific procedures when using a public weighbridge.

Illustration for Driver Interaction
Follow the sign 'Proceed to weighbridge' when entering the facility.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Certificate Importance

A weighbridge certificate validates a vehicle's weight and may be required for transportation.

Illustration for Certificate Importance
Make sure you receive a weighbridge certificate before you leave.
Visual representation of the word "Weighbridge"

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