The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
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.
Crookham Hill in Thatcham, Berkshire, is subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction.
Case number 111247
On 3rd April 2024 a PPP Road Traffic Enforcement Officer observed a Heavy Good Vehicle (HGV) travel through the weight restriction. The HGV’s maximum revenue weight or Maximum Gross Weight was 18 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th January 2025, the HGV’s operator pleaded guilty and was fined £123, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim’s Surcharge of £39.
Case number 111529
On the same road, on 16th April 2024, the PPP Officer observed another HGV travel through the weight restriction. It had a Maximum Gross Weight of 32 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th January 2025, the HGV’s driver pleaded guilty and was fined £200, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim’s Surcharge of £80.
Ermin Street or the B4000 near Stockcross and Newbury is subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction
Case number 113271
On 6th June 2024 the PPP Officer observed a HGV travel through the weight restriction. The HGV’s Maximum Gross Weight was 26 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th January 2025, the HGV’s driver was found guilty and was fined £146, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim’s Surcharge of £88.
Case number 113276
On 6th June 2024 the PPP Officer observed a HGV travel through the weight restriction. The HGV’s Maximum Gross Weight was 32 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th January 2025, the HGV’s driver pleaded guilty and was fined £192, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim’s Surcharge of £77.
Church Road, Aldermaston which is subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction.
Case number 113277
On the 6th June 2024, the PPP Officer observed a HGV travel through a weight restriction and it had a Maximum Gross Weight was 13.5 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th January 2025, the HGV’s driver pleaded guilty and was fined £252, ordered to pay £180 contribution towards the prosecution costs and to pay a Victim’s Surcharge of £101.
