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 4pm, law enforcement officers from the Greater Manchester Police took notice of a vehicle driving along Junction 12 of the M62 near Eccles that appeared to be overloaded. As such, they pulled it over for further inspection. Once stopped by the police, it was discovered that the car exceeded its gross load limit of 44 tonnes – clocking an amazing 60 tonnes.
The driver was then given a GFPN because of their violation concerning section 44(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. To continue his journey, they were directed to unload part of their load until it was compliant with legal restrictions. A bigger truck later arrived to transfer the cargo, allowing the driver to then carry on with their journey without breaking any more laws.
The Police took to Twitter, sharing a snapshot of the overloaded truck and providing insight as to what happened in order for citizens to comprehend why it is so vital that weight limitations are adhered when driving on public roads – ultimately safeguarding each road user. This occurrence emphasises the value of confirming that drivers and companies stay within legal weight maximums when navigating large vehicles on public roads; otherwise, they could incur considerable fines.
Companies and commercial vehicle drivers must both take care to ensure they are not overloading their vehicles during travel, since this can be hazardous for other motorists as well as potentially breaking laws regarding weight limits. This recent event serves as a reminder of the importance of following rules while on public roads in order to ensure that everyone remains safe.
News Credits: Twitter :@gmptraffic
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