Even a person who is not the vehicle's employer or operator must not ask a driver to drive with an overloaded vehicle.

Explanation

The law states that persons other than the employer/operator must not do the listed acts, including asking a driver to drive an overloaded vehicle. The ban is not limited to employers.

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