This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
As Cambodia continues to upgrade its road network (e.g., Phnom Penh–Bavet Expressway, NH4 rehabilitation), even tighter weight controls are expected. Smart logistics operators will view compliance not as a burden, but as a competitive advantage in a safer, more predictable market. For the latest specific limits and fines, consult the MPWT’s Prakas (regulation) No. 101 on Weight Control, or contact the Department of Road Transport.
In Cambodia, the regulation of vehicle weights is critical for road safety, infrastructure longevity, and fair competition in the logistics sector. The term MPWT often appears in official documents—not as a standalone acronym for weight, but as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) , the governing body that enforces Maximum Permissible Weight limits for all vehicles operating on Cambodian roads. What is Maximum Permissible Weight? Maximum Permissible Weight (often synonymous with Gross Vehicle Mass, or GVM) is the maximum total weight of a vehicle when fully loaded, including the vehicle itself, passengers, cargo, fuel, and any other consumables. Exceeding this limit is illegal and leads to fines, cargo off-loading, and potential suspension of operating licenses. Key Weight Limits Under Cambodian Law (Sub-Decree No. 123) The MPWT enforces strict weight limits based on vehicle type and axle configuration. Under Sub-Decree No. 123 on the Management of Vehicle Weights (amended in 2016 and 2019), the following are general limits: vehicle mpwt cambodia
| Vehicle Type | Maximum Permissible Weight | |-------------|----------------------------| | Single vehicle (2 axles) | 18 – 20 tons | | Tractor + 2-axle semi-trailer | 38 – 40 tons | | Tractor + 3-axle semi-trailer | 48 – 50 tons | | Rigid truck + 2-axle full trailer | 44 – 48 tons | As Cambodia continues to upgrade its road network (e