Weight restriction orders make it an offence to enter, drive through, and leave a weight restricted area without stopping to make a delivery or collection, in a vehicle that exceeds the weight restriction: that is to use it as a through route.
We have very limited powers to deal with vehicles who are not abiding by weight restrictions, however this is enforceable by the police.
If you see a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) in a weight restricted area, it may be there legitimately if a collection or delivery is being made in the zone. However, If you believe a HGV to be contravening a weight restriction, you can report this to the police by calling 101 providing details of:
- date
- time
- location (road name or number and village)
- direction of travel
- identification of the vehicle (registration number or company name)
The police may not respond directly, but will log and review the contravention and contact the haulier or company to confirm if the vehicle was legitimately travelling within the zone or not.
Alternatively, if you've witnessed a suspected breach of a highway weight restriction by a vehicle in Leicestershire, you can report this by completing the online form below and this information will be passed onto the police.