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5 years

HGV stopped 🚔, 41% overload,no tachograph in use,no CPC, no operators licence & PG9 issued. Police called, driver gave false details, he was ‘wanted’ & disqualified..subsequently arrested👮‍♀️. Investigation revealed the HGV was on false number plates & stolen,as was the load🤦🏻‍♂️

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5 years

Great stop by our ESO at Burton Services #Cumbria . Saved a catastrophe! The only thing stopping the wheel coming off was the trailer bodywork. Driver asked if he could remove the wheel and carry on as it had 3 other wheels.....we thought not. Trailer recovered. #savinglives

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1 year

Dangerous #HGV dealt with by the team at #Doxey 🚔 The load didn’t fall into STGO regulations & should have been moved by two vehicles 🚛🚛 12400kg over the permitted train weight & a defective tyre ❌ #WatchYourWeights ⚖️ #MaintainYourVehicle 🛠

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@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

*City of #London Magistrates court result* ✍️ Our team stopped & inspected this 7500kg #HGV 🚛 It weighed a little over 13000kg, a 74% overload ‼️ The company plead guilty & received a fine & costs of £472,817 (almost half a million pounds) 🚫 #WatchYourWeights ⚖️

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1 year

A #HGV operator decided to continue using their #HGV with a Prohibition notice in force🚫 We will investigate & put law breakers before the courts🧐 Non-compliance with prohibitions is not a sensible way to proceed❌ Operator issued with a fine & costs exceeding £9000❗️

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

#HGV stopped by the team at #Leatherhead 🚔 The driver had new wheel nuts in their cab,to replace the missing trailer wheel nuts,but didn't seem to be in a rush to do so!😳 Luckily they were stopped before they lost the wheel, catastrophe averted 👏

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@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

Unbelievable insecure load spotted by our VE on the #M6 Driver was adamant they had secured the container(carrying flammable liquid)🔥 They had correctly fastened the twist locks, they just hadn’t noticed the container wasn’t sitting on them to be secured😳 Disaster averted🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

Our team at #Doxey stopped & inspected this #HGV 🚛 Our Examiner discovered this horror brake disc,not only fractured through the ventilation cavity,but completely failed 😳 Another fine example of our teams saving lives before catastrophe can occur 👏 #SavingLives #SaferRoads

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

An adequate view of the road is vitally important! This #HGV was stopped in #Hampshire . No stop lamps on the trailer,leaking brakes,inoperative driver seatbelt & historic drivers hours offence! Transport Manager had already warned the driver regarding the view...PG9 & FPN issued.

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

Vehicle failed to stop✋ with the assistance of @tvprp the vehicle was brought to a halt. Driver was into their 18th hour of duty... speed limiter,number plate, tachograph, loose wheel nuts&brake disc issues. insufficient daily rest 🤦🏻‍♂️ Vehicle and driver now safely off our roads!

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

Our team stopped this vehicle on the way to an unrelated operation! 🚔 They had to look twice, they couldn’t quite believe what they could see…zero #LoadSecurity & the driver had tucked the straps under the bucket so they wouldn’t fall off🤦🏻‍♂️ Prohibition notice & FPN issued 🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

Another catastrophe prevented today by our team at the #Dartford Tunnel😳 Another driver failing in the most basic of duties....a simple driver walk around check! The wheel on this trailer moments away from detachment....lives undoubtably saved. #checkyournuts #walkaroundchecks

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

#Doxey -HGV stopped & #Tachograph data analysed, #DriversHours offences found⏰ Duty times of 33.09hrs, 34.17hrs, 24.36hrs, 37hrs & when stopped, 30 hours 10 mins😳 1 x fortnightly driving time of 127.55 hrs 1 x current insufficient weekly rest❌ Removed from the road network✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

*VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED* We all love a fully operational braking system, but this operator didn’t care about that😳 The neglect shown doesn’t need any explanation....you can’t get much worse than shown. This dangerous trailer was removed from the road network at #Ashford 🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

Our team in #Newport have undoubtedly prevented catastrophe!🚔 This #HGV ‘s rear wheels were only moments away from detachment😳 The consequences of failing to conduct an adequate #WalkAroundCheck do not bear thinking about⚰️💀 This basic task saves lives & creates #SaferRoads

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@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

There is no need to rub your eyes in disbelief! 👀 You are genuinely seeing a #LightGoodsVehicle , 2000kg overweight,with a cracked chassis😳⚖️ The vehicle was attempting to roam the streets of #London , subsequently stopped and dealt with by our team at Blackwall Tunnel 🚚🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

‘Cowboys Don’t Care’ on windscreen🚛 Examiners discovered an obstructed view,fuel leak,brake & No plate issues❌ #DriversHours check uncovered a 2nd #Tachograph card in use,3hrs rest in the last 24 hrs😴 Sleep & repairs required🛌 Prohibited,Immobilised & driver dealt with🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

This load was about as steady as our face blurring skills!😁 The load has dislodged the front strap & was rocking around like a boat in rough seas🌊 Fortunately our #Doncaster team stopped the HGV before load detachment & ensured the driver made it safe prior to onward travel✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

3500kg trailer inspected by the team🚔 Load security ❌ Tyre defects ❌ Breakaway cable broken ❌ Loose tow hitch bolts ❌ Suspension defects ❌ FPNs issued to the driver ✍️ Trailer prohibited & removed from the road network ✅ Advice ⬇️

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@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

Dangerous #HGV stopped and dealt with by our team at #Ashford 🚔 Numerous defects including a couple of brake discs where the inner surfaces had worn away & the brake pads had eventually dropped out😳 Another disc with a nasty fracture❌ Vehicle removed from the road network✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

3500kg light goods vehicle stopped & inspected at #Swindon 🚔 Originally stopped weighing 5600kg, 60% over the gross vehicle weight😳…. Vehicle subsequently emptied & still overweight unladen ⚖️ Recovered on a low loader & directed out of the country 🚫 #WatchYourWeights

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 months

#Ipswich Court result❗️ Overloaded Light Goods Vehicle, 50% overload,axle 2, 60% overload on gross vehicle weight Driver had pled guilty & fined £1️⃣2️⃣9️⃣1️⃣ Magistrates decided the operator had not learnt their lesson for this 2nd offence ,fined £2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #WatchYourWeights ⚖️

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

HGV stopped & dealt with by our team at #Llantrisant 🚔 A couple of damaged tyres & 2 sets of trailer brake pads worn to metal, scoring the brake discs ❌ You can see how we categorise defects, here⬇️

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@DVSAEnforcement

11 months

A beautiful Sunday morning,ensuring safer journeys for all road users☀️ This #HGV was stopped & inspected due to previous #DriversHours offence encounters🚔 Pleased to report the driver has learnt from the error of their ways & was fully compliant👍 ⏰

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

#HGV stopped after seeing smoke coming from the trailer on the #M25 🚔 10 dangerous defects identified,including the very loose wheel,wheel nuts & studs missing,tyre,inoperative brakes & defective suspension❌ We have prevented serious injury/death☠️ & the inevitable congestion✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

3500kg #Van triggered Weigh In Motion sensors (WIMS)in #Northampton ⚖️ We intercepted the van for inspection, finding it weighing 6200kg😳 WIMS are built into the road surface & automatically weigh a vehicle passing over🛣 Van was fitted with airbags to hide any visual overload

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

#PartnershipWorking with @SWP_Roads & @swpRCT 🤝 HGV stopped carrying a ‘light' load💡 Operator reported for ~ •Horrendous attempt at #LoadSecurity ❌ •No Operators Licence❌ •No Annual Test❌ •No #Tachograph in use❌ •No #DriversHours records kept❌ Removed from the road✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

A driver who made the poor decision to remove one of our immobilisation devices from a dangerous #HGV & then abscond, attended #Caernarfon Magistrates Court to answer for their actions⛓ They pleaded guilty✍️ Magistrates fined the driver a total of £925 🛑 #StayCompliant

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

HGV stopped by our officers at #A13 #Thurrock today. The number plates didn’t match Vehicle Identification Number 🤔 @EPRoadsPolicing assisted, the vehicle had been cloned🤦🏻‍♂️ The two vehicles carried in the back were stolen🙄 driver arrested 🚔 #teamwork #partnershipworking

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

HGV check by East Midlands Airport. 1st HGV checked had a magnet in situe🤦🏻‍♂️this tachograph manipulation device hides the fact the driver was driving when they should be resting😳. Prohibited, Immobilised and £1500 of FPNs issued🚫 They can now rest & watch planes for 45 hrs⛓✈️

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

This driver attempted to avoid our check site in #Kent 🚛💨 We knew the trick & intercepted them on the back roads🚔 Our team discovered driving without a #Tachograph card inserted numerous times, 15 #drivershours offences reported in total🚫 2nd axle was also 23% overloaded ⚖️

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@DVSAEnforcement

6 months

It took 4 additional vehicles to clear this overload in #Welshpool 😳 The maximum train weight for this vehicle was 5065kg,the combination weighed 10220kg ⚖️ 101.78% overloaded on the train weight❗️ The driver will be prosecuted for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

An #Abertillery #MOT tester was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison,suspended for 12 months & ordered to pay £2128🧑🏻‍⚖️ They issued 4 pass certificates over several years,to a camper van that wouldn’t fit on the testing equipment,thus being unable to conduct tests to the regulations🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

#PSV impounded by our team at #Crick 🚔 The #London based ‘operator’ was warned not to operate without a valid operators licence✍️ Undercutting legal operators by carrying passengers for hire & reward without an operators licence, will not be tolerated🚫 PSV to be disposed of🛑

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

‘Wood’ you believe it!🌳 Our officer noticed this van em’bark’ing on a voyage along the soaking wet #M4 corridor🚤 ‘Planting’ their foot on the accelerator, they intercepted it before it could ‘leaf’ the motorway!🍁 Overloaded ⚖️ & Illegal tyre…..Prohibited,FPN & 3 points🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

This highlights how important our work is! Our #Ashford team stopped imminent tragedy! This company thought glueing plastic wheel nut cover caps, over snapped wheel studs, would mean the vehicle is safe😳 A bald tyre & cracked brake disc found on the trailer too🤦🏻‍♂️ #savinglives

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

A van operator was fined £9270 & driver £998.60 at #Bristol Magistrates Court🛑 The company overloaded a van, instead of using a HGV to transport a heavy load⚖️ The 3500kg van was fitted with modified suspension,attempting to hide excess weight,it weighed 5260kg (51%)overloaded🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

7 months

The driver of this 3500kg #Van passed our South Wales team with the door open🚔 Although the cans said ‘light’ on them, they were not!🍺 41.82% overload axle 1, 53.33% axle 2 & 65.43% on the gross vehicle weight ⚖️ They were issued a fine & costs in excess of £3000 at court🧑‍⚖️

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@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

3 #trailer brakes inoperative, shock absorber missing, park brake inoperative,steering joints worn, EBS cable missing, no brake lights,wing missing,insecure load,cracked windscreen🤦🏻‍♂️. Another dangerous #HGV stopped from entering the UK road network by our team at #Dover ⛴🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

Great stop by our #ESO . This HGV was travelling up the #M20 when our officer heard suspicious noises coming from the trailer. After directing the vehicle into the check site,our Vehicle Examiner found this wheel close to detachement🤦🏻‍♂️ Another dangerous HGV removed from the road

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

A rainy Thursday afternoon at #Trowell Services ☔️ This HGV came past our stopping car, heading south on the #M1 🚔. Drivers hours and Road User Levy offences detected 🛑 Oops....we almost forgot to mention some visible defects too! Just incase you couldn’t see them😳🤦🏻‍♂️

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

This 3500kg van weighed 4410kg ⚖️ Another van attended to completely offload the van…..the 2nd vehicle was weighed & was underweight ✅ Being surprised by this, the empty van was re-weighed by our #Elmswell team, the van subsequently weighed in at 3860kg 😳 #NotFitForPurpose

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

Our car camera captures the moment a driver decided to rejoin the motorway instead of following our ‘follow me’ instructions🚔 The driver appeared at court & was found guilty of failing to stop🛑 If we instruct you to follow us, please do. Don’t end up with a criminal record📖

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@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

This #HGV driver had decided not to follow #DriversHours rules, increasing the risk of tired driving & putting other road users in danger😴 Vehicle immobilised,£1180 fines paid🚫 Advice ⏰⬇️ When we issue immobilisations⛓️⬇️

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2 years

This driver couldn’t believe why the children in his street would cover his number plates in grease……..😇 We guess the driver couldn’t tell if their side repeater indicators were working either, as they were so well camouflaged….. Prohibited and reported 🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

This #HGV driver had driven for 15.30hrs without a break😴 As well as a current daily rest offence, they had built up several serious #DriversHours infringements in just a few days,since their last reduced weekly rest😳 Defects also discovered ❌ Click ‘ALT’ for more………..

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@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

A 3500kg Light Goods Vehicle was stopped by our team near #Greenwich park #London today 🚔 It’s safe to say this #tyre is the up there with one of the worst we’ve encountered in 2020 so far😳 Such an unavoidable way to collect a PG9,FPN & 3 points on your licence!🚫 #CheckTyres

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

#HGV stopped at #Leatherhead . Driver was rather vague about who he was🤔 he clearly wasn’t the person who’s driver card was in the #tachograph 😲. Turns out he’s a disqualified driver, never held a C+E entitlement, no driver card, no CPC,no tachograph paper for printing(1/2)

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

Total non-compliance dealt with in #Kent 🚔 HGV Annual test❌ Operators Licence❌ Tax❌ Defects❌ Disqualified Driver❌ No Insurance❌ Driver reported by Police for No Insurance & Driving Whilst Disqualified ✅ Our team investigating various other offences✅ Vehicle seized✅

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5 years

This stop shows why our Enforcement work is so important! Our ESO directed this Light Goods Vehicle into our #M65 #Cuerden check site🚔 An overload of 97.55% on the rear axle & 93.14% GVW was recorded & dealt with by our TE⚖️ A list of mechanical issues found by our VE! #PG9

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

3500kg #van crawling along the #M1 ,weighed in at 6980kg😳99.43% overload⚖️ Tyre & brake defects too❌ Driver reported for prosecution along with the company✍️ The relief van also had dangerously modified suspension🚫 All vehicles removed from the road network✅ #SaferSundays

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

Good morning!😀 Remember to conduct a #WalkAroundCheck before you hit the road today🧐 If you travel on rough terrain regularly, it’s worth conducting further checks before you leave site, tyres can pick up damage,or rocks between twin fitment wheels🪨

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

HGV stopped at #Coldra 🚔 The operator previously had their operators licence revoked🚫 They were warned if they continued to operate without a licence,their HGVs could be impounded by DVSA�� They continued to operate,HGV seized & will now be disposed of🚛 #LevelPlayingField

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

‘Cracking’ find by our examiner today 🔦 #HGV was stopped and dealt with by our team 🚔 The brake disc was worn & the surface had cracked through the ventilation cavity, from centre to edge 🚫 Does your vehicle follow an adequate maintenance regime?🧐

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@DVSAEnforcement

11 months

HGV inspected by the team🚔 Damaged tyres, another worn below the legal limit of 1mm tread depth & several other issues❌ Removed from the road network until repaired🚫 Some defects would have been spotted with an adequate #WalkAroundCheck 🔦 Advice⬇️

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

7500kg #HGV seen by our team trundling down the #M4 🛣️ One side of the rear under-run bar almost skimming the tarmac😳 Further examination revealed load issues,the vehicle also weighed in at 8310kg⚖️ Broken suspension leaf spring & the wing disintegrating against the tyre🚫

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4 years

Our team in #WestYorkshire dealt with this overloaded #van ⚖️ 🚚 Both front front #tyres were found to be completely devoid of tread😳 It really isn’t acceptable to be driving a vehicle with tyres in this condition! It only takes seconds to #CheckTyres

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2 years

Van stopped & inspected by the team at Scotch Corner🚔 A number of mechanical defects discovered on the 26% overloaded #Van ⚖️🚚 ‘Repairs’ don’t get much worse than this!🛠 Locking pliers on the brake flexi hose to stop a brake fluid leak,rendering the rear brakes inoperative😳

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1 year

Our team were on the way to check some PSVs when they pulled into a lay-by behind this car 🚔 Our eagle eyed Vehicle Examiner could see an issue with the tyres 🧐 Prohibition notice issued & a stark reminder to check your entire tyre tread area 🔦 #CheckTyres 🛞

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@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

We encountered this #HGV in St Helens 🚔 The driver decided to use an old school magnet to trick the tachograph into thinking the vehicle is at rest, when in fact it is moving 🧲 A shocking risk to road safety & no thought of the consequences of tired driving 😴 Reported ✍️

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

A wheely shocking stop by our team at #Dover !!⛴ Insecure load with straps tied together, dangerous brake defects, corrosion, electrical issues, no tachograph fitted & the trailer was overweight by 35% ….even with a missing wheel! 😳 Removed from the road network 🚫

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5 years

Stopped by our #ESO , our Vehicle Examiner prohibited this van from driving any further.....the chassis had fractured & the front & rear of the vehicle were close to separation 😳 Fuel tank wasn’t far from detachment either 🤦🏻‍♂️ Our teams really do stop potential catastrophe daily

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

HGV stopped off #A2 , London bound. It was quickly discovered that the driver was using a magnet🧲 attached to the #tachograph sender unit,hiding the fact he was driving! Multiple drivers hours offences discovered, GFPNs issued & prohibited to rest 🛌🚫 #TachographManipulation

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

#Tachograph manipulation device, activated by a remote fob, expertly discovered by our Traffic Examiner at #Tormarton . The tacho sensor had been broken into,a 2nd circuit board added. The device also deactivated the speed limiter & turned off the vehicle EBS😳 #WeWillFindThem

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2 years

Cracking stop by our #Dover team, in every sense of the word! ⛴ Completely fractured trailer chassis, meaning axles 2&3 were pretty much floating in relation to axle 1 😳 A fractured wheel also discovered, along with a deflated tyre 😬 Saving lives before catastrophe 👏

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3 years

Our team were ensuring #SaferRoads on the #A20 ,Potters Corner today🚔 It only took a ‘split’ second to decide to stop this non compliant #HGV & what a ‘cracking’ stop it was!🛑 Brake pads metal to metal & a brake disc failed, it wouldn’t be long until it fully disintegrated😳

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 months

#HGV stopped on the M4 at #Membury Services🚔 2 suspension airbags defective❌ Piping modified & kinked over❌ ABS fault❌ 2 tyres defective❌ Worn hub❌ Bolts missing from brake calipers❌ Drivers hours offences❌ Removed from the road network, immobilised & fines issued ⛓️

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@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

Cold Friday Morning at #Dover Eastern Docks🥶 Our Vehicle Examiner spots this dangerous #HGV 🚛 Drive axle wheel about to detach 😳Hub damaged, all wheel nuts and studs loose,2 brakes not working, trailer park brake not working, 4 illegal tyres & a broken steering joint. (1/2)

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2 years

Super work by our team in #Kent 🚔 This operator thought it’s clever to circumvent #DriversHours rules with sophisticated devices!⏰ Our team are smarter than that, discovering the devices utilising a local #Tachograph centre, 2 x #HGV dealt with,at great expense & disruption🚫

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@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

#HGV inspected, towing a non testable trailer🚔 Defective tyres,trailer brakes removed, trailer coupling loose & power steering inoperative, no Annual test in force & driving otherwise in accordance with a driving licence❌ Court appearance🧑🏻‍⚖️ - £1602 fines & costs + 3 points

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3 years

Intercepted by @CarmsRPU after reports from concerned members of the public that sparks were flying⚡️ Inspected by our examiner, defects included numerous tyre defects (+lack of!) wheel & load security, dangerous bodywork😳 Removed from the roads,driver reported🚫 #SaferRoads

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1 year

This driver decided not to comply with #DriversHours rules on numerous occasions over the last 28 days ⏰ Our Traffic Examiners will look at #Tachograph data & if the infringements meet the criteria in our Enforcement Sanctions Policy, Fixed Penalty Notices will be issued 🚫

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1 year

HGV inspected at #Doxey 🚔 #DriversHours offences detected😳 Offences included insufficient weekly rest,driving time of 10 hours 24 minutes with 1 x break of 7 mins,duty time of 33 hours + driving time of 16 hours 17 minutes ⏰ Also PG9 for defective brakes🚫 FPNs issued✍️

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11 months

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 🔽

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1 year

Our team in #Staffordshire dealt with this #HGV 🚛 Close inspection of the trailer brakes found an (almost) completely destroyed brake disc,caused by metal to metal contact with the completely worn brake pads😬 Vehicle safely removed from the road network🚫 #MaintainYourVehicle

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2 years

This driver failed to stop for our Enforcement team🛑 After investigation, the case was heard at #Plymouth Magistrates Court, where the driver was found guilty✍️ A fine & costs of £2553 were handed down to the driver by the court If we direct you to follow us,please do ✅

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@DVSAEnforcement

5 months

A South Wales #PSV operator & 7 drivers have been sentenced at Merthyr Court for creating false #tachograph records, putting passengers & the public at risk from tired drivers🚌 Sentences ranged from fines, to 10 months in prison (suspended for 12months) + fines/costs of £10200

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3 months

An #MOT tester has been sentenced at #Coventry Crown Court for 18 offences of issuing fraudulent pass certificates❌ • 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 22 months • 200 hours unpaid work • 20 rehabilitation days • Costs of £1800 • Undertake a thinking skills programme

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@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

Foreign #HGV impounded for breaching Cabotage rules🛑 After being warned about the offence of carrying out too many haulage jobs in the UK, by our team in South Wales, the operator decided to carry on regardless❌ Vehicle seized by our team at #Tormarton & now disposed of ✅

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

For some reason,a person responsible for this #HGV repair🚛 thought gluing a wheel nut cover over a broken stud was a safe idea!😳 The defect was found by our Vehicle Examiner in #Cornwall Wheel loss kills⚰️its as simple as that! Here is a helpful guide⤵️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

#HGV inspected at #Elmswell 🚔 We understand defects may occasionally occur due to random failure,but this neglect is on another level! 4 brake discs,calipers & pads required + 2 x collapsed suspension air bags😳 #DriversHours offences too⏰ Danger removed from the road network🚫

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

24 days

One of our #HGV driving examiners had concern about a vehicle attending a driving test🚛 Our vehicle examiner looked at the vehicle & discovered an insecure load, tyre below the limit & a missing brake drum😳 No action against the learner driver,but company to be reported ✍️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

#HGV stopped by our team on the #M6 , can you spot why?🚔 Friction alone isn’t enough to secure a load!⛓ There was also a tyre exceeding 10 years old on a steered axle & a broken shock absorber ❌ You can see how we categorise defects & loads here⤵️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

Our Vehicle Examiner discovered this trailer brake chamber casually ‘hanging around’😳 The chamber should have been mounted to the axle,allowing the brake to operate on that wheel🔩 The brake was inoperative, a dangerous trailer removed from the road network by our team🚫

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

#HGV stopped at #Elmswell 🚔 This #tyre resembles something a @F1 team will be using today!....... but it shouldn’t be fitted to a 44000kg HGV😳🤦🏻‍♂️🚛 #WalkAroundChecks #CheckTyres #TyreSafety #TreadCarefully #PG9 #FPN

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

Laden Milk tanker intercepted by our team on the #M6 🥛 Our officer could see the dangling brake slack adjuster😳 Further examination revealed poorly maintained brakes, miserably failing a roller brake test🛑 4 of 6 service brakes & all 4 parking brakes inop❌ A danger removed✅

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

7 months

#HGV stopped & inspected by the team in #Oxfordshire 🚔 The vehicle passed us on on the extremely busy A34, unaware that the shredded rubber & metal shards were flying off behind the vehicle 😳 Prohibition notice issued ✅ #SaferRoads

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 months

#Van stopped at #Crick 🚔 No tax❌ Tyre below legal limit❌ Braking system defects including no brake fluid in the reservoir & when the foot brake was pressed,the pedal went to the floor,when the van was moved forward,the brakes were non existent😳 Driver & operator reported ✍️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

5 years

This #Operator was attempting to ‘make hay while the sun shines’! Unfortunately it was raining,dark & the combination was over length by almost 2 metres📏! The driver also hadn’t completed his #DCPC training before the expiry date....driver reported & dealt with for offences✍🏻

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

8 months

This vehicle was stopped by @DyfedPowys officers in Cross Inn & inspected by our Vehicle Examiner 🔦 Body air vents designed by nature😬 Insecure load❌ Tyre below 1.6mm❌ Broken leaf spring ❌ Snapped exhaust❌ ABS (braking) system disconnected❌ Prohibited from use 🚫

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

A couple of our South Wales team stumbled across this #HGV in #Tamworth 🚔 The securing equipment was in poor condition, a strap snapped & the reel had ended up on the pavement, It was so fortunate no one was killed⛓ Driver reported ✍️ Please check your securing equipment🙏

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

4 years

Great work by our Vehicle Examiner at #Dover ⛴ A #HGV was about to enter our road network with 9 loose wheel nuts & the 10th missing! Totally avoidable & lives potentially saved. We dread to think what catastrophe this may have caused💀⚰️ Prohibited 🚫 immobilised⛓FPN issued🛑

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

10 months

#PSV Driver didn’t do a #WalkAroundCheck or notify DVLA of address change 🚌 The driver had been disqualified from driving without their knowledge, the failure to disclose details of a driver for an unrelated offence, had taken them over the ‘totting up’ threshold🚫 Reported✍️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

#HGV stopped at Manston airport by our examiners✋ This dangerous HGV prohibited from use until repaired 🛠 5 x trailer tyre defects,2 x trailer brakes disconnected, excessive play in steering joints, various indicators not working, exhaust box broken in half...FPNs also issued🚫

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

Duct tape has many uses, securing a brake chamber to an axle shouldn’t be one of them! ❌ The chamber has been separated from the caliper & should have been repaired prior to travelling to GB 🇬🇧 Stopped by our team at #Dover ⛴ & prohibited before entering our road network🚫✅

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

This #HGV was recently stopped in South Wales 🚔 Driver admitted they were on their last shift & in a rush to finish…..no #loadsecurity & the double stacked pallets at the front were collapsing 😬 Prohibited until secured & FPN issued to the driver 🚫

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

1 year

Our account may have been immobilised for a while ⛓️ But we continued creating a level playing field for the compliant✅ The operator of this HGV appeared in court🧑🏻‍⚖️ 21.73% overload ⚖️ No operators licence ❌ No annual test certificate in force🚫 Total fines/costs- £8632

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

We popped into #Llanelli Driving Test Centre today🚙🚗 One of the Driving Examiners asked if we could take a look at the tyres on this learner driver car👀 Wet conditions 🌧 cords exposed! Prohibited until tyres replaced🚫 If you’re a driving instructor please #CheckTyres 🛞

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

2 years

#HGV making a concerning noise,stopped by our #Elmswell team🚔 Our examiner subsequently discovered why😬 A wheel just about to detach😳 Defects like this are why our teams do the job we do,keeping the public safe without people even realising👏 Lives saved, loose wheels kill☠️

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DVSA Enforcement

@DVSAEnforcement

3 years

#HGV stopped & dealt with by our team in #Yeading 🚛🚔 The defects found brought a whole new meaning to the words ‘AIR BRAKES’‼️ Not just one, but two brake drums were missing from the fully laden #trailer 😳 A significant danger removed from the road network until repaired 🚫

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