Foreign HGV driver stopped at M6 services near Lancaster prohibited and fined

By Michelle Blade
Published 27th Dec 2023, 11:02 BST
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A foreign HGV was stopped at Forton services by police for lighting issues and driver’s hours checks.

Police found severe breaches of weekly rest offences (the driver hadn’t been getting enough rest in between journeys).

The driver was prohibited and fined and cables were put on the HGV to enforce rest.

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Lancs Road Police @LancsRoadPolice said on Twitter X: “Foreign HGV stopped at Forton Services for lighting issues and drivers hours compliance checks. Severe breeches of weekly rest offences discovered. Driver prohibited and fined. Vehicle cabled to enforce rest period.”