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Recent roadside checks in Elmswell found serious defects:
A fractured suspension ‘U’ bolt, fractured brake clevis & a loose slack adjuster.
These long-standing issues should have been picked up during periodic safety inspections.
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Fluid leaks on to the Public Highway are a risk for everyone - and costly to clean up.
The operator ignored an ongoing fuel leak on the vehicle until they were encountered in the Wiltshire Area.
Vehicle Prohibited.
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DVSA Examiners roadside checks in the Levington area encountered 44 tonne artic vehicle combination with some interesting tyres.
Systematic failures in procedures from driver - operator re maintenance systems.
Vehicle prohibited & fines issued
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All drivers have a responsibility to ensure their loads are correctly secure prior to driving on the public highway.
Inspection in the Bristol area resulted in this 32 tonne tipper being prohibited for load security, plus tyre under-inflated.
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Did you complete your inital vehicle safety checks this morning?
This driver clearly didn't notice this tyre below the legal limit & cut to cords
Tyres are the only thing that keeps you on the road & safe
Vehicle prohibited & penalty issued
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⚠️ 44-ton Artic vehicle stopped in Wiltshire.
😲Inspection showed tyre with serious delamination with the tread coming away, plus Metal to Metal brakes.
✅Immediate PG9 notice & GFPD issued
👏Another dangerous vehicle off the road!
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Vehicle Safety checks apply to everyone, have you done your inital safety checks?
Driver of this Agriculture vehicle didn't see the volcano size bulge in the tyre. Load was off to the local auctions.
Trailer prohibited
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An Example of why you should do a robust daily safety check, including full lock to lock tyre checks;
Cords that are exposed on inner edge
Prohibition and penalty issued
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I spy with my beady wheel eyes..... what's missing?
Wheel torquing to the extent of stretching the studs and loss of the wheels on this 32,000 kg Grab / Tipper Vehicle.
Prohibition notices have been issued, and the matters have been reported.
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Is your #HGV/#PSV following a robust maintenance regime, including an adequate brake performance check?🛑
Ensure you are conducting & recording these correctly📝
In the next tweet we will link the #GuideToMaintainingRoadworthiness
This should help you ensure compliance👌
This vehicle was stopped & inspected at #Doxey🚔
Found to be roadworthy and compliant 👍
Do you have the systems in place to ensure you are running compliantly? 🚛🚌
Take a look at the #GuideToMaintainingRoadworthiness publication & the rules regarding #DriversHours
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When a maintenance provider design their own paperwork ask them to spell check it. #transportconsultantsontour #Audit #guidetomaintainingroadworthiness
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