The Essex Roads Policing Unit attended a lorry that dropped its load onto the A414 junction with the A12 in Chelmsford. Thankfully, the Essex Police Rural Engagement Team was there to help clear up the mess, however this incident serves as an important reminder of...
The Beds, Cambs & Herts Road Policing Unit has reported from the M25 in St Albans that a vehicle had been travelling at nearly 38% over its maximum gross weight. This is an example of how serious the consequences can be if you exceed your vehicle’s weight...
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) stopped a van on the M56 close to Manchester Airport. After weighing the vehicle, it was found to be dangerously overloaded, without even an insurance. The driver was also disqualified, arrested and charged to court for disco...
On road patrol by Kent Police, a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) was stopped by the Road Policing Unit in Kent area for being significantly overloaded. The HGV was plated at 3.5 tons, but instead weighed 6 tons—a whopping 72% overload! A summons to court has been issued to...
In a tweet released by Lancashire Police, it was revealed that their Commercial Vehicle Enforcement team had caught an HGV with numerous offences in the Lancaster area. These offences included driver’s hours, load and mechanical defects, but the police have...
