Heavy Fine Issued for Overweight Load on M62

Heavy Fine Issued for Overweight Load on M62

Just recently, the Greater Manchester Police pulled over a vehicle on the M62 for an unprecedented second time in only a few short months! Upon further inspection, the load was determined to be overweight by 47.7% in gross weight and 29.3% on its rear axle, as well as...
Dangerous Insecured Load on the M1

Dangerous Insecured Load on the M1

If cargo isn’t secured correctly, it can put all drivers and passengers at risk – with potentially devastating consequences. Just recently, a newly employed driver, on his first day on the job, was pulled over by Derbyshire Police on the M1 motorway due to...
GFPN Issued To Overloaded Vehicle on M62

GFPN Issued To Overloaded Vehicle on M62

In the vicinity of Eccles, the Greater Manchester Police stopped a vehicle on the M62 and found that it was 36.7% above its maximum gross weight allowance. The car had to be unloaded and the driver was issued a Graduated Fixed Penalty Notice (GFPN) as punishment. At...
Police Highlight The Dangers of Overloading Vehicles

Police Highlight The Dangers of Overloading Vehicles

When packing or loading cargo for a journey, and questioning if that additional box or items can fit in the back of your vehicle, it may be tempting to try squeezing it in. However, as Greater Manchester Police recently showed during their traffic stop on the M62,...
Yet Another Close Call on the A46, Near Lincoln

Yet Another Close Call on the A46, Near Lincoln

The A46 near Lincoln was the site of an almost otherworldly incident today, when police officers pulled over a vehicle that could have been from the Final Destination series. It was discovered that the vehicle weighed 25% beyond its authorised limit, and it had been...