HC Deb 28 January 1977 vol 924 c807W
Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list in the Official Report the following information

Checked Overloaded (Gross, Axle or Both) Summonses Prosecutions(2) Average fine £
1974
United Kingdom vehicles 26,468 5,990 3,558 1,693 31.55
Foreign vehicles 8,700 800
Total 35,168 6,790
1975
United Kingdom vehicles 30,939 6,771 3,797 2,391 42.63
Foreign vehicles 10,497 982
Total 41,436 7,753
1976
United Kingdom vehicles 22,210 5,782 3,524 2,296 49.22
Foreign vehicles(3) 8,600 970
Total 30,810 6,752
Notes:
(1) Figures are for Department's activities. Local authority and police checks represent a substantial addition, but figures are not readily available.
(2) Figures are for all Department prosecutions, of which it is estimated that over 90 per cent. are successful.
(3) Figure is for January to November only.
(4) Foreign drivers are not prosecuted by the Department for practical reasons; prohibition and delay until the excess is off-loaded to a British vehicle constitutes an effective deterrent.