Weight tolerances query

[1967bowesj]

The cost to have semi air fitted

Where was that at Al n Val

 

[Stoosal]

The above guidance doc is for DVSA weighbridges/staff but is probably also reflected by other enforcement agencies. The notes to page 312 I have pointed out before. They may not choose to prosecute but they can/will still prohibit the vehicle from moving any further until it is legal/reweighed.

 

[Al n Val]

Where was that at Al n Val

Gliderite for they’re system and SAP for the VB system

So as I know Mick and know his work quality and work ethic i’ll be ringing him monday

 

[DandJ]

The DVSA has published their Enforcement Sanctions Policy (April 2024) which advises their examiners how they should deal with various offences. As I read it up to 5% overweight is a verbal warning. Overall weight and each individual axle weight are separate offences so NO you can’t add the individual 5%s together to add 450kg to the total. It is all to be found here starting at page 312.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/661544ae2138732c33031b75/dvsa-enforcement-sanctions-policy.pdf.pdf

Another thing to remember is that this is just the DVSA, not the Police, or the Law Courts.

Would the issue for the OP be;...so far overweight that they couldn't realistically lose sufficient weight to be allowed to carry on their journey just by ditching water etc (presuming the powers that be wouldn't allow them to continue whilst still overweight?)