6 UK Weighbridge Rules British Lorry Drivers Don’t Know (Until It’s Too Late)

0:00 Six weighbridge rules British lorry drivers do not know until it is too late. 2:11 7.5 tonne restriction 4:46 axle weight 7:25 public weighbridge 10:44 Section 41b of the Road Traffic Act 1988 13:25 statutory defences 17:10 way-in-motion sensors A weighbridge can catch you long before you ever see the DVSA van. I break down six British lorry rules that can turn an apparently legal journey into a fine, prohibition or court case. I explain why an empty lorry can still breach a 7.5 tonne restriction, how axle weights can make a legally loaded vehicle illegal, and why many public weighbridge tickets do not check your axles. I also cover Section 41b of the Road Traffic Act 1988, statutory defences, weighing tolerances and the records officers use at the roadside. Finally, I show how way-in-motion sensors, number plate recognition and operator compliance risk scores can identify and assess your lorry before you even stop. I use the rules and examples from the script to show what drivers need to check before setting off.