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Recent roadside checks in Elmswell found serious defects: A fractured suspension ‘U’ bolt, fractured brake clevis & a loose slack adjuster. These long-standing issues should have been picked up during periodic safety inspections. #GuideToMaintainingRoadworthiness
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A Non GB Registered PSV vehicle was encountered at Canterbury Coach Park. Vehicle was carrying 42 school children on a tour having already travelled from Germany to Kent and East Sussex. Vehicle issue with immediate prohibition notice & driver issued GFPD & 3 penalty points.
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Dual-purpose vehicle towing a trailer loaded with equipment, stopped over 100 km from base. Tyres were splayed at a dangerous angle resulted in the vehicle being stopped. Vehicle prohibited: no tacho, defective tyre & overloaded #dailywalkaroundchecks
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Fluid leaks on to the Public Highway are a risk for everyone - and costly to clean up. The operator ignored an ongoing fuel leak on the vehicle until they were encountered in the Wiltshire Area. Vehicle Prohibited. #guidetomaintainingroadworthiness
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Joint Police & DVSA checks at A419 Badbury, in Wiltshire encountered a 3,500 kgs vehicle. Vehicle was fitted with 7 leaf springs & weighed a whopping 2.5 tonne over the permitted weight, equivalent to 72% over loaded. Vehicle Prohibited Driver/Operator reported for prosecution
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Driver caught using his father’s driver card to hide true driving hours—putting others at risk. At Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court, he received: • 10 months in prison (suspended 18 months) • 10 day community order • 12 month driving ban • £2,867 costs False records cost lives.
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Driver of a 32-tonne tipper was stopped at Bowdon check site, Greater Manchester: ❌ Tyre defects ❌ No tachograph card ❌ No valid licence ❌ Positive drug test Operators must have policies to prevent these offences. Driver arrested and further enquiries ongoing.
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Joint Police & DVSA checks in Wiltshire, encountered a 27 metre length STGO Combination. Abnormal Load correct paperwork - No Overlength - Yes Escort vehicle due to length - No Vehicle taxed correctly - No Periodic MOT - No Vehicle prohibited & immobilised #STGO
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Tachograph drivers’ hours rules protect drivers, operators, and other road users. Under EU rules, travel to or from a location other than a driver’s home or normal base to take charge of a vehicle counts as other work and must be recorded as such. #Drivershoursrules
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DVSA Examiners roadside checks in the Levington area encountered 44 tonne artic vehicle combination with some interesting tyres. Systematic failures in procedures from driver - operator re maintenance systems. Vehicle prohibited & fines issued #guidetomaintainingroadworthiness
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While carrying Hazchem products, drivers and operators must make sure that all relevant documentation is produced. This Hazchem vehicle had no delivery documentation or instructions in writing - so ended up prohibited 🚫 #guidetohazchem
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All drivers have a responsibility to ensure their loads are correctly secure prior to driving on the public highway. Inspection in the Bristol area resulted in this 32 tonne tipper being prohibited for load security, plus tyre under-inflated. #guidetomaintainingroadworthiness
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Do you use Ltd drivers to operate your goods vehicles? DVSA is targeting operators using these arrangements. The Traffic Commissioner has found that such practices constitute unlawful lending of an operator's licence. This could result in DVSA action & a Public Inquiry.
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Not the best start to the journey for this new 76-plate EV vehicle, being delivered to a customer. The 3,500 kg vehicle was overloaded by 26% on the 2nd axle and 12.5% on the gross weight. Vehicle prohibited and £500 in fixed penalties issued. #knowyourvehicleweights
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You may be able to run, but you couldn't hide. This skip operator who failed to stop for DVSA in 2025 had their vehicle impounded in Feb 2026 for No Operators Licence. Following an hearing, Deputy TC refused the application for the return of the vehicle. #Operatorlicence
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A non-uk vehicle was stopped at Hotel Badbury, Mr Driver - do you have a replacement tyre..... No tyres - no driving Vehicle prohibited until tyre changed and Fixed Penalty notice paid. #guidetomaintainroadworthiness
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A 39 Seat coach was stopped at Cherwell Valley Services. The driver thought they could eject the tacho card & continue the journey, resulting being on duty for 25.5 hours without a daily rest. Driver prohibited & reported. Red hash markings indicate driving without a tacho card.
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When this operator applied for an operator's licence & was granted an interim licence, you would think that they would be compliant with the driver's hours. The driver was using the boss's digi card & had a shopping list of driver's hours offences. All matters reported.
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When using a 4x4 & trailer combo, that exceeds the plated weight of 3.5 tonnes & used in connection with a business or trade, you are required to use a tacho. This applies when the trailer is empty! Once the trailer is attached, full tacho regs apply. No Excuse.
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Driver of a 60 passenger seat coach thought it was acceptable to drive in lane 3 of the 3 lane motorway, with 55 school children & teacher. They were stopped on the M5 by Gloucestershire Police, when asked, they thought it was ok! No Excuse The driver was educated & reported.
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