Photo credits @ DVSA Enforcement

Van operator fined £9,270 for serious overload; driver to pay almost £1,000

DVSA has posted information on two shocking fines it issued in relation to one overloaded van. Both the driver and the company will remember this one for a long time.

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DVSA enforcement has posted a couple of photos about a seriously overloaded van whose driver and operator were fined by Bristol Magistrates court.

The 3,500kg van was fitted with modified suspension in an attempt to hide excess weight. It weighed 5,260kg, which represents a 51% overload.

A a result, the court at Bristol fined the van operator £9,270, while the the driver was also fined £998.60.


Photo credits @ DVSA Enforcement

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