In a recent incident on the M60, officers from a dedicated commercial vehicle unit stopped a scaffolding van due to visible concerns over the security of its load. Upon further inspection, the situation took a more serious turn. The driver provided a positive saliva...
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...
In a recent operation on the M6 motorway, officers from Staffordshire Police intercepted a vehicle towing a trailer with a precariously loaded excavator. The intervention occurred after police noticed that the machinery, intended to be secured with a rope, was...
In a recent safety check conducted by the DVSA’s South Wales team, an alarming discovery was made on the roadside. Officers identified a vehicle that immediately drew attention due to its precarious condition. Not only was it carrying a significant load that...
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...
