HL Deb 21 May 2002 vol 635 cc88-9WA
Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How European Parliament weight restrictions on lorries and other vehicles entering Britain are enforced in England and Wales. [HL4358]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Vehicle Inspectorate (VI) is responsible, in conjunction with other authorities, for enforcing HGV and other vehicles weight restrictions. The Vehicle Inspectorate uses fixed weighbridge sites, mobile weighpads and weigh-in-motion units to check compliance with weight restrictions. Overloading offences are dealt with by issuing a prohibition notice and by prosecution.