Derbyshire RPU Catches Overweight Scaffolding Vehicles

Derbyshire RPU Catches Overweight Scaffolding Vehicles

As part of Operation Tramline, Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit catches two overweight scaffolding vehicles.  A truck carrying poles and other scaffolding goods with an insecure load was stopped by the RPU. On weighing, it was found to be 22% overweight. The driver was...
Overloaded Hay With No Rear View: Driver Reported

Overloaded Hay With No Rear View: Driver Reported

The Powys Roads Policing Unit of Wales caught a vehicle carrying hay, loaded with no rear view.  Due to excessive width, the vehicle had no rear view and was obstructing other road users. On weighing, the vehicle was found to be overweight and the driver was reported...
RPU Catches Overweight Trucks with Insecure Load

RPU Catches Overweight Trucks with Insecure Load

Merseyside Roads Policing Unit (RPU) catches a truck with 13% overweight, insecure load. The vehicle was observed carrying an insecure load on Aigburth Road, Liverpool. On weighing, it was found to be 13% overweight. The driver was reported for both offences....
DVSA Spots Crawling Overweight Van near London

DVSA Spots Crawling Overweight Van near London

Following van checks in Thurrock, the DVSA found 59 defects in 12 vehicles.  On the way back to London, DVSA spotted a van pulling itself along the North Circular road.  On further examination, 4 defects were detected and the van with a limit of 3500 kg weighed 6280...
Drunk Driver Arrested with Overweight Transit Tipper

Drunk Driver Arrested with Overweight Transit Tipper

The Thames Valley Police officers pulled over a Ford Transit Tipper in Oxford City during its  routine checks. The truck was heavily overloaded and had an insecure load.  On failing the roadside breath test, the driver was arrested. At the police station, the driver...