Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 September 2011.
Transport: Heavy Goods Vehicles
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the incidence of heavy goods vehicles using weight-restricted roads; how many prosecutions there have been for breaches of weight restrictions in the past 12 months for which figures are available; and whether they plan to increase enforcement of the restrictions.
- Answer
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The use of weight restricted roads by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) is a matter for local authorities. Prosecution figures would be held by the police. The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is responsible for the enforcement of overloaded HGVs. VOSA will continue to target over laden vehicles using target enforcement, through the use of weigh in motion sensors in balance with its other enforcement activities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11559; 730 c54-5WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Enforcement Large goods vehicles Prosecutions Road traffic offences Weight limits
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