Overload

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004080",
  "term": "Overload",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To exceed the maximum permissible weight or capacity for which a vehicle or its components are designed. This can apply to the total vehicle weight, individual axle loads, or the cargo capacity. Overloading a vehicle compromises its handling, braking performance, and structural integrity, and is often illegal, leading to fines and safety hazards.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Überladung",
    "es": "sobrecarga",
    "fr": "surcharge"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/overload/"
}