The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan is actively transitioning to a fully digital system for monitoring the weight and dimensions of freight vehicles. This initiative is aimed at preserving road infrastructure and managing transport flows more effectively.
📊 Why It Matters
There are over 450,000 freight vehicles registered in Kazakhstan, operating daily across the country. Overloaded vehicles — exceeding legal weight or size limits — contribute to the deterioration of road surfaces.
Manual enforcement has proven insufficient and inefficient.
⚙️ How the System Works
By the end of 2025, Kazakhstan plans to install 220 automated weighing stations (AWS) operating 24/7, providing real-time monitoring of vehicle weight and dimensions.
Violations are automatically detected, and administrative fines are issued.
Currently, 59 stations have been installed
🚨 Results So Far
Since the system’s launch in September 2023, 3,284 violations have been recorded. This is 12 times more than in previous periods without digital enforcement, clearly demonstrating the system’s effectiveness.
🎯 Goals and Outlook
The Ministry continues to work closely with regional authorities to expand and improve the system across the country.
📊 Why It Matters
There are over 450,000 freight vehicles registered in Kazakhstan, operating daily across the country. Overloaded vehicles — exceeding legal weight or size limits — contribute to the deterioration of road surfaces.
Manual enforcement has proven insufficient and inefficient.
⚙️ How the System Works
By the end of 2025, Kazakhstan plans to install 220 automated weighing stations (AWS) operating 24/7, providing real-time monitoring of vehicle weight and dimensions.
Violations are automatically detected, and administrative fines are issued.
Currently, 59 stations have been installed
- 30 on national highways;
- 29 on local roads.
- Installation of another 95 stations is underway in various regions.
🚨 Results So Far
Since the system’s launch in September 2023, 3,284 violations have been recorded. This is 12 times more than in previous periods without digital enforcement, clearly demonstrating the system’s effectiveness.
🎯 Goals and Outlook
- Preserving Roads
- Overloaded roads wear out faster and require costly repairs. The new system aims to reduce pressure and extend road life.
- Improving Safety
- Automated control reduces the risk of accidents caused by overloading and minimizes the human factor in inspections.
- Efficient Traffic Management
- The system helps local authorities and transport operators respond quickly to violations and optimize logistics.
The Ministry continues to work closely with regional authorities to expand and improve the system across the country.
Source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/1041877