It is an offence to drive a vehicle through a restricted area where the vehicle exceeds the weight limit imposed (unless delivering or collecting items within the weight restriction). Routine inspections are undertaken on weight restrictions across Bracknell, West Berkshire and Wokingham areas to ensure vehicles are not breaking the law.
PPP officers also undertake routine patrols with Thames Valley Police to check for overweight vehicles on the roads.
Case 102653
Mill Lane in Newbury is subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction. This is to protect local residents on Mill Lane from the industrial area nearby in Hambridge Road and Bone Lane.
On 21st June 2023, a PPP Road Traffic Enforcement Officer observed a DAF Truck heavy goods vehicle (HGV) travel through the weight restriction on Mill Lane. The vehicle had a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 15th March 2024, the HGV’s driver pleaded guilty and was fined £169, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim Surcharge of £68.
Case 94272
Several roads in and around Thatcham are subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction and Crookham Hill Road is one of the protected roads.
On the 24th August 2023 a PPP Road Traffic Enforcement Officer observed a Volvo HGV travel through the weight restriction on Crookham Hill. The vehicle had a maximum gross weight of 15 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 15th March 2024, the HGV’s driver pleaded guilty and was fined £92, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim Surcharge of £37.
