1. The weighbridge operator should always have a clear view of the platform/plate. Check always the balance/Zero during no load. The vehicle should be placed properly on the plate. It is advisable to weigh vehicles without passengers/driver.



2. Operators should not enter the tare weight stated by the driver on the weighbridge ticket. The operator has to put cross mark on the Tare weight column, if the weighment is not made. Weighbridge operator should keep the duplicate of weighing ticket for 2 years. The software can store 20000 data records in computer.

3. When using an electronic head work with ticket printer, the information is fully or partly transferred to the ticket. Data can be inputted to the computer system and excess weight is recorded in the Weighing ticket. This can lead frauds in weighbridge weighing.

4. Weighbridges having capacity 10 t and above have to keep 1000 kg stamped weights to check the accuracy of the weighbridge when in doubt - Kerala Legal Metrology (Enf.) rules, 2012.