Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
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.
Case 2292
The Skew Bridge is a railway bridge for road users travelling on the A329, Basildon, Berkshire, and is subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction
On 29th July 2022, a PPP Road Traffic Enforcement Officer observed an Iveco heavy goods vehicle travel through the weight restriction on the bridge. The vehicle had a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes.
At Reading Magistrates’ Court, on the 17th March 2023, the driver pleaded guilty and was fined £200 and ordered him to pay £100 contribution towards the prosecution costs and £80 Victim’s Surcharge.
