What is a Weighbridge?

A weighbridge is an apparatus that weighs trucks or other vehicles travelling on certain types of roads. The weighbridge operates with the use of load cells, which are sensors that measure the weight of the vehicle. Usually, these load cells are hydraulically or electrically activated so they can automatically calculate weights as vehicles pass over them. This system gives road authorities an accurate measurement of the vehicle, and the ability to track it.

The main purpose of a weighbridge is to ensure that trucks are within legal weight...