Truck Inspections: Many Infractions Discovered, Particularly Concerning Cargo
Numerous Truck Inspection Lapses Found, Focusing on Cargo Integrity - Multiple infractions identified in truck management: Cargo under scrutiny
The local authorities carried out truck inspections on the A61 highway near Armsheim in the Alzey-Worms district, revealing numerous infractions. Only three out of 18 inspected vehicles were compliant, as per the Mainz Traffic Directorate. Law enforcement from Mainz, Hesse, and the customs office were involved in the inspections.
A significant number of the vehicles did not meet the requirements for tachographs. A wood transport and a vehicle on a trailer had cargo securing issues severe enough for some cargo to be offloaded.
Numerous vehicles were found to be overweight, with one scrap metal truck being an obvious violator. This truck was using license plates intended for test or transfer drives only. Additionally, the scrap metal truck was overloaded by 24 percent, or 1,800 kilograms. The truck's driver, who also had an outstanding arrest warrant, paid approximately 2,000 euros to settle it.
A car transporter had two extra vehicles and was significantly too long and tall. Cargo had to be offloaded in this instance as well.
Now, the drivers and some of the underlying companies are facing fines and penalties for these infractions.
- Tachograph
- Cargo Securing
- Overloading
- Mainz
- Hesse
Key Points to Know:
- Tachographs are legally required devices that record driving time, breaks, and vehicle speed in commercial vehicles.
- In the European Union, including Germany, trucks are required to have tachographs, and drivers must adhere to strict driving hours and rest periods.
- Cargo must be securely anchored on trucks to prevent shifting or loss during transport.
- Overloading is strictly forbidden due to safety and road condition concerns, and weight limits are enforced by weigh stations and roadside controls.
- Non-compliance with any of these regulations may result in fines and other penalties.
- Enforcement on the A61 near Armsheim, Germany is particularly strict, with frequent checks.
Side Notes:
- Drivers and transport companies are responsible for ensuring their vehicles are in compliance.
- Vehicles found in violation face fines and potential impoundment, while drivers and companies may also be held liable for damages or accidents caused by their negligence.
- To avoid infractions, drivers should inspect their cargo securing, vehicle weight, and tachograph calibration before departure, use weigh stations to verify compliance, and keep proper documentation handy for inspections.
- For specific details or additional information, consult your regional traffic authority or local enforcement agencies.
- The inspection of trucks on the A61 highway near Armsheim discovered numerous vehicles with non-compliant tachographs, which are legally required devices recording driving time, breaks, and vehicle speed in commercial vehicles.
- Several vehicles were found to have issues with cargo securing, severe enough in two instances for some cargo to be offloaded.
- Overloading was a recurring issue, with one scrap metal truck being overloaded by 24 percent, or 1,800 kilograms, which is strictly forbidden due to safety and road condition concerns.
- The Mainz Traffic Directorate, along with law enforcement agencies from Mainz, Hesse, and the customs office, carried out the inspections in the Alzey-Worms district.
