Police Take Dangerous Vehicle Off the Roads

Police Take Dangerous Vehicle Off the Roads

Wiltshire Police officers, in conjunction with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), recently intercepted and prohibited a van and trailer combination that posed a severe threat to road users.  The vehicle, stopped due to safety concerns, was found to have...
Vehicle Stopped Due to Dangerous Load Security Issues

Vehicle Stopped Due to Dangerous Load Security Issues

A commercial vehicle unit recently intercepted a vehicle on the A627M after concerns were raised about the security of its load.  Upon closer inspection, officers discovered that their suspicions were justified – the load was secured on only one side and relied...
Van Stopped on M6 Found to be Dangerously Overweight

Van Stopped on M6 Found to be Dangerously Overweight

A heavily overloaded van was stopped by officers on the M6 at Doxey after it raised suspicions due to its appearance on the road.  Upon further inspection and a trip to the weighbridge, it was revealed that the 3,500kg vehicle was carrying far beyond its legal weight...