What is the meaning of “permitted load” on a commercial vehicle?

1. The vehicle’s weight plus the weight of the freight.
2. The vehicle’s own weight.
3. Correct answer: The maximum weight in Kg that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle.
4. The vehicle’s all up weight.

WhyPermitted load is the maximum weight of cargo in kilograms that may be loaded onto the vehicle. It is not the all-up weight or the empty weight.