Three vehicles have been seized after police stopped an unauthorised abnormal load travelling through Wiltshire on the M4.
According to Wiltshire Police, checks on the three-vehicle operation uncovered a series of offences involving both HGV drivers and the escort vehicle.
The driver of the first HGV had no tachograph card, was not displaying an operator’s licence and was disqualified from driving.
The second HGV driver had no vehicle tax in place and was also not displaying an operator’s licence.
Police also discovered that the escort vehicle was being driven by a 16-year-old who did not hold a driving licence.
All three vehicles were seized and the drivers reported for prosecution. The transport company will also be reported to the Traffic Commissioner for further investigation.
The police said the caravan being transported would not be making its planned delivery.
PC Miller, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Unlawful movements through Wiltshire will not be tolerated.
“We are actively policing the road and loads that are moved without authority, conducted in an unsafe manner or where vehicles have been either poorly maintained or are not compliant with the legislation will be stopped and where appropriate seized.
“This is another example of risks being taken putting law abiding road users and transport companies at risk due to failure to follow the rules of the road.”
Photo credit Wiltshire Police
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