DVSA reveals latest finds including lorries and vans with overloads

In one example published on its Twitter page on Saturday, the DVSA showed photos of a Light Goods Vehicle it had inspected on the M5.

The vehicle was found to have a dangerously insecure load that was heavier than allowed. Moreover, there were suspension anti roll bar defects, while the suspension main leaf spring was broken too.

Light Goods Vehicle inspected at #M5 #Quinton 🚔

Overloaded ❌
Dangerously insecure load❌
Suspension anti roll bar defects❌
Suspension main leaf spring broken❌

Prohibited from use & recovered away from site (after the load had been suitably secured) ✅

Driver reported ✍️ pic.twitter.com/4z7a0TkSyJ

— DVSA Enforcement (@DVSAEnforcement) June 3, 2023

The inspectors prohibited the vehicle from use, and after its load was secured, it was towed away. The driver was also reported.

In addition to the aforementioned Light Goods Vehicle, inspectors found an overloaded van with broken rims. The DVSA said the van’s exterior body panel was damaged was likely to cause injury.

3500kg van inspected by our team at Beaconsfield Services 🚔

An overload of 25.71% discovered ⚖️ the wheel rim was fractured & an exterior body panel was damaged & likely to cause injury❌

Danger removed from the road network✅

Van #WalkAroundCheck🔽https://t.co/0Des477Ne0 pic.twitter.com/IQHNzMPYRL

— DVSA Enforcement (@DVSAEnforcement) June 4, 2023

On top of that, a lorry was stopped for having three damaged tyres, while a trucker was punished for drivers’ hours violations.

Collision at Lutterworth 'airplane’ island. Upon checking the lorries tachograph, number of offences identified end of previous week going back into 28 days. Working with @dvsaenforcement. Penalties for lack of rest and breaks.Tyre near limit. Driver now on a break@rhanews pic.twitter.com/cvVc63Dcrv

— Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit (RPU) (@LeicsPoliceRPU) June 1, 2023