What are the hazards of overloading?

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Overloading can easily reduce vehicle performance, cause road traffic accidents, and endanger the safety of people's lives and property. Reduction in vehicle performance: Overloaded vehicles operate under excessive load for extended periods, resulting in lower safety performance in braking and handling. This significantly increases the risk of tire blowouts, brake failure, broken leaf springs, or axle fractures, posing serious hazards to traffic safety. Statistics show that over 80% of road accidents involving heavy-duty trucks are caused by overloading. Shortening the service life of roads: Overloading also drastically reduces the lifespan of roads. The load of overloaded vehicles typically far exceeds the design capacity of roads and bridges. Their frequent passage causes pavement damage and bridge fractures, significantly shortening the normal service life of roads and necessitating premature major repairs.