Lorry drivers seen flouting Severn Bridge weight restriction

Weight restrictions on the Severn Bridge have once again come under scrutiny after pictures were taken of Heavy Goods Vehicles flouting the 7.5 tonne restriction. The bridge is currently subject to the weight limit after engineers found structural problems. Previously, 44 tonne HGVs were allowed on the ageing bridge, says the South Wales Argus. The […]

Reminder: M48 weight restrictions start next week

National Highways is reminding hauliers and other users that a weight limit for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) using the M48 Severn Crossing will be introduced next week. Following safety inspections and to minimise further damage to the bridge, only heavy goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight will be able to use the Severn […]

Surrey: Plans to fine ‘rat-running’ lorries announced

Traffic enforcement cameras could be rolled out in Weybridge to catch lorry drivers breaking weight restrictions. Surrey County Council is considering adding automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to 10 roads in the town with HGV weight restrictions. The cameras would see lorry drivers facing fines for driving down roads which have restrictions on vehicles […]

M48 to introduce weight restrictions on Severn Crossing

National Highways is set to introduce a weight limit for heavy goods vehicles using the M48 Severn Crossing to future-proof the bridge. Following safety inspections and to minimise further damage to the bridge, only heavy goods vehicles up to 7.5-tonnes in weight will be able to use the Severn crossing after inspections showed deterioration to […]