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Heavy Transport Violations Uncovered in germany: Spanish Company Faces Fines and Legal Action
During routine checks on freight transport at the eifel-West fuel and rest station on the German A1 and in Wittlich,officers from the heavy transport control group of the trier police station uncovered several violations yesterday. Two truck combinations from a Spanish company were found too significantly exceed the permitted dimensions, lacking the required exemptions or permits.
First Case: Truck with Bus as Load That Is Too High
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In the morning, officers inspected a truck combination carrying an old coach in the loading area. The total height with the load measured 4.20 meters, while the total length was 19.68 meters. The driver could only produce a permit for exceeding the length but not for the height. As an inevitable result,further travel was temporarily banned. After adjustments were made, including repositioning the coach on the loading area, the driver was allowed to continue his journey.
Second Case: New Trucks as cargo
Later in the afternoon, another truck combination from the same company was checked in Wittlich. This vehicle was loaded with two new trucks, resulting in a total height of 4.47 meters and a total length of 18.58 meters. The driver failed to present any permit or exemption for exceeding the dimensions, leading to another travel ban until the necessary documentation could be submitted.
Fines and Legal Action
In both instances, fines were initiated against the drivers. additionally,legal proceedings have been launched against the company to confiscate the transport proceeds. Given the company’s history of similar violations, the sanctions imposed this time could be significantly higher.
Key Details of the Violations
| Case | Load | Height | Length | Permit Status |
|————————-|——————-|————|————|—————————————|
| First Case | Old Coach | 4.20 m | 19.68 m | permit for length, none for height |
| Second Case | Two New Trucks | 4.47 m | 18.58 m | No permits or exemptions shown |
Thes incidents highlight the importance of adhering to Germany’s strict regulations on heavy transport dimensions. Companies must ensure they obtain the necessary permits to avoid fines and legal consequences. For more details on the rules for truck drivers in Germany, visit this resource.
Photo: Germany’s Heavy Transport Specialist, Dr. Eva Schneider
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In the wake of recent heavy transport violations involving a Spanish company in Germany,it’s crucial to shed light on the country’s strict regulations governing oversized freight. To provide clarity on the matter, our Senior Editor sat down with Dr. Eva Schneider, a renowned specialist in heavy transport laws and a consultant for the German Federal Ministry of Transport. Dr. Schneider shares her insights on the incidents, the importance of adhering to regulations, and the potential consequences for non-compliance.
Interview:
World-Today-News (WTN): Dr. Schneider, thank you for joining us today. Let’s dive right in. Two truck combinations from a Spanish company were recently found in Germany to have significantly exceeded the permitted dimensions,lacking necessary exemptions or permits. Can you walk us through what happened here?
Dr. Eva Schneider (ES): Thank you for having me. unfortunately, these incidents are not isolated cases. Germany, like many other European countries, has strict regulations regarding the dimensions and weight of heavy goods vehicles on its roads. These regulations are in place to ensure safety and prevent damage to infrastructure. In these particular cases, the companies involved failed to comply with these crucial rules.
WTN: The first case involved an old coach that was too high, and the second one had two new trucks as cargo, again too high and this time without any permits at all. How did these vehicles manage to get on the road in the first place?
ES: That’s a great question. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for companies to take risks and attempt to bypass these regulations, often due to profit motives. It’s possible that these vehicles managed to get on the road using smaller, more indirect routes where checks are less frequent. However, as we’ve seen,ackages checkpoints like the one in Wittlich and the eifel-West fuel and rest station on the A1 can intercept these vehicles at any time.
WTN: What are the consequences for such violations, especially for repeat offenders like this company?
ES: The consequences can be severe. In addition to fines imposed on the drivers, we’ve seen legal proceedings launched against the company to confiscate transport proceeds. Given the company’s history of similar violations, the sanctions this time could indeed be significantly higher. Moreover, such offenses can damage a company’s reputation and possibly lead to loss of contracts or business licenses.
WTN: How can companies ensure they’re in compliance with these regulations?
ES: Companies must ensure they obtain the necessary permits for their loads, especially if they’re carrying oversized or overweight cargo. Permits can be obtained from local authorities or specialized service providers. Regular training for drivers on the rules of the road and the use of tracking software to ensure routes are compliant can also be helpful. Our website, Eurowag, provides detailed data on the rules for truck drivers in Germany.
WTN: Dr. Schneider, thank you for your time and expertise. Your insights have certainly clarified the importance of adhering to these regulations.
ES: You’re welcome. It’s crucial for everyone involved in the logistics chain to understand and respect these rules to ensure safety and prevent legal consequences. Thank you for bringing this matter to light.