North Yorkshire Police ‘shocked’ as almost 75% of lorries and vans stopped fail safety checks

Forty-five faulty vehicles have been taken off North Yorkshire’s roads as part of a week-long road safety operation.

Prohibition orders have been issued for mechanical defects on trucks and vans, such as worn tires, suspension and steering, unsecured loads and overweight vehicles.

North Yorkshire Police stopped 111 vehicles in the county last week and problems were found with almost three quarters of them.

Forty-five immediate restraining orders were issued, meaning the vehicle could no longer be driven.

Other offences were dealt with by officers issuing traffic violation notices or giving advice. Follow-ups with nine operators are also planned, in order to prevent future offences.

Traffic Sergeant Andy Morton said:

“The level of offenses was truly shocking, with the main offenses relating to mechanical defects including tyres, steering and suspension, unsecured loads and overweight vehicles.

“Of the 111 vehicles checked, 45 were immediately banned from continuing to drive on the road.”

The checks were part of a regional operation, named Op Brigantia, which saw road policing teams from Yorkshire and the North East working with the DVSA and the Health and Safety Executive.