Overloaded trailer escalates: Chaos on the A3 near Erlangen!

Overloaded trailer escalates: Chaos on the A3 near Erlangen!

In a dramatic incident on the A3 motorway in the night from December 6th to December 7th, a 29-year-old driver of a small van became an unpleasant leading actor. While he steered with an overloaded trailer for the driveway near Erlangen-Tennenlohe, the drawers of the trailer tore off and the vehicle overturned. The trailer landed upside down on the highway, which led to a complete blocking of the driveway for about an hour. The damage amounts to around 4000 euros, such as NN.de reported.

The terrifying result: The small van weighed astonishing 5620 kilograms - this corresponds to 60.50 percent overload, while the unchecked trailer was even overloaded by a shocking 233.33 percent and proud 2500 kilograms weighed, although the permissible overall load is only 750 kilograms. It became expensive for the driver: he had to deposit a security deposit of 1050 euros. This is a notorious example of the risks of transport with overloaded followers who not only violate legal regulations, but also endanger security on the streets.

Important information on load securing

In this context, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the regulations for supporters. For example, the permissible total mass is of crucial importance. It describes the entire weight that a towing vehicle and its trailer can weigh together. If you are traveling with a trailer, you should definitely find out more about the support load and axis load to ensure that transport can be carried out safely. An article by A1-trailer center illuminates this in detail and gives valuable tips for the correct handling and safety when pulling supporters.