Farmer’s Transport Stopped for Insecure Load

Farmer’s Transport Stopped for Insecure Load

In a recent traffic intervention, a farmer transporting five Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) filled with feed faced a road-side prohibition after officers flagged multiple safety concerns.  The farmer initially argued that the load was secure; however, additional...
Overloaded Van Stopped by Greater Manchester Police

Overloaded Van Stopped by Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police’s Motorcycle Unit recently made an unexpected discovery while patrolling Reddish Road in Stockport.  Officers stopped a heavily laden vehicle, initially suspecting it was carrying more weight than permitted. Their suspicions were confirmed...
Staffordshire Road Team Halts Overloaded Vehicle on M6

Staffordshire Road Team Halts Overloaded Vehicle on M6

In a recent incident on the M6 northbound, the Staffordshire road team flagged down a vehicle whose load appeared suspiciously heavy.  After a closer inspection, officers discovered the vehicle was overloaded by a staggering 410 kilograms. The excess weight, which...