DVSA Halts Overweight Spring Water Haul on the M5

DVSA Halts Overweight Spring Water Haul on the M5

A light goods vehicle laden with spring water was stopped by DVSA officers on the M5 after it drew suspicion for being unusually heavy.  Subsequent roadside checks confirmed the concern: the vehicle was running 55% over its permitted gross vehicle weight. Axle...
CVU Seizes Severely Overloaded and Unsafe Vehicle

CVU Seizes Severely Overloaded and Unsafe Vehicle

Greater Manchester Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit recently intercepted a vehicle after its conspicuous load caught officers’ attention.  A closer inspection and subsequent checks revealed a catalogue of serious offences. Most starkly, the vehicle was found to be...
Overloaded Vehicle Stopped During DVSA Checks

Overloaded Vehicle Stopped During DVSA Checks

Officers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) were once again forced to step in after spotting a vehicle that appeared to be carrying more than it should.  Upon conducting a closer inspection and carrying out routine checks, it was confirmed that the...