A NUMBER of drivers passing through Bracknell and surrounding areas have faced court fines for illegally driving vehicles too heavy for the roads.
The patrols checking these vehicle weights were carried out by the Public Protection Partnership (PPP), which is comprised of teams from the Bracknell Forest Council, the Wokingham Borough Council, and the West Berkshire Council.
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On August 27 2020, Police and a Public Protection Enforcement Officer were engaged in road traffic enforcement activities in Bracknell when at around 8.15am they saw a Ford Transit van travelling on the B3480 London Road.
The vehicle seemed to be low on its rear springs and under some strain, so the police officer caused the vehicle to stop.
The vehicle was then directed to a weighbridge, weighed and found to be overladen by 1940kg.
Fines for Goods Vehicle Overloading as several drivers face court hearings. Stock image
At a hearing on April 16 at Reading Magistrates Court, the driver admitted the offence and the Court fined him £796.
He was also ordered to pay £175 court costs and £34 Victim Surcharge.
The vehicle operator also admitted the charge and was fined £2,000. He was also ordered to pay £175 contribution towards costs and £190 Victim’s Surcharge.
On August 27, 2020, Police and a Public Protection Enforcement Officer were engaged in road traffic enforcement activities in Bracknell, when at around 10am they saw a Volkswagen Crafter van travelling along the A329 London Road.
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The police officer caused the vehicle to stop, and the vehicle was then directed to follow the police car to a weighbridge.
At the weighbridge, the Public Protection Enforcement Officer weighed the vehicle which was found to be exceeded by 1640kg.
At a hearing at Reading Magistrates Court on April 16, the driver admitted the crime and was fined £95, ordered to pay £175 court costs, and £34 victim surcharge.
The vehicle operator (sole trader/owner) was fined £572, ordered to pay £175 court costs and £34 Victim’s Surcharge.
For more, visit www.publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/news-articles/.
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