M6 Stop in Stafford Finds Vehicle 41.7% Overweight

M6 Stop in Stafford Finds Vehicle 41.7% Overweight

Staffordshire Police halted a vehicle on the M6 near Stafford after officers noticed it riding conspicuously low and heavy. A roadside weight inspection confirmed their suspicions: the vehicle was 41.7% overweight on its gross limit and a further 33.8% over on the...
Driver “Gets Lost” en Route to Checkpoint

Driver “Gets Lost” en Route to Checkpoint

A driver asked to attend a routine roadside checkpoint for a closer inspection is under scrutiny after allegedly trying to outsmart officers.  Suspected of running overweight, the vehicle was directed to the site for weighing. Instead, it diverted mid-journey,...