§ Mr. CatonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what plans he has to increase the penalties for lorry drivers breaching weight limits set on smaller bridges for second and subsequent offences; [161008]
(2) what plans he has to increase the penalty for lorry drivers breaching weight limits set on smaller bridges. [161009]
§ Mr. JamiesonWe have no plans to increase the penalties for lorry drivers breaching weight limits on smaller bridges for first or subsequent offences. Weight limits on bridges are notified by traffic signs, and failure to comply with such signs is an offence under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The maximum penalty for this offence is a fine not exceeding £1,000 plus a three point endorsement.