Security. Truck weight control: 50% violations

Thursday, the gendarmerie forces carried out a control operation in the direction of heavy goods vehicles in the town of Uckange. “In the city center, by municipal decree, their circulation is limited to 3.5 tonnes,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Guillaume Chanudet, commander of the Thionville gendarmerie company. We were alerted to the fact that some of these vehicles could pose a problem in terms of safety and nuisance. ”

On site, a staff of twelve was deployed to carry out checks between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “It was a collaboration between the local Uckange brigade, the municipal police and the controllers of the Dreal who provided a scale allowing the weighing of the vehicles. Hayange’s mobile brigade was also present, allowing us to broaden the field of control. “

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“Eloquent result”

At the end of the operations, “the result speaks volumes. Out of ten vehicles checked, five were overloaded. All 40 to 50% more than the authorized weight. Any excess results in a cumulative fine of 4e category of 90 €. Then, every 0.5 tonne over the authorized limit results in a new fine. We also noted two traffic violations, ”explains the lieutenant-colonel.

Mainly concerned, small platform utility vehicles. “Offenders don’t necessarily think badly. They may be craftsmen who collect cement or sand and load without paying attention ”. Actions which, on the road, are not without consequences. “You have to be aware that an overloaded vehicle does not brake optimally and this can lead to serious accidents. ”

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