Vehicles over 7.5T are banned from travelling through Flockton Village from the Grange Moor roundabout. As this has rarely been monitored by Kirklees Council, or enforced by Police, drivers of larger vehicles simply ignore the signs – matrix signs at the roundabout suggest alternative routes. Even if a driver says that he/she is not going to the M1, the prohibition of no lorries over 7.5T is still a legally enforceable restriction.
Wednesday 5 September 2018 – A lorry entering the village from the Grange Moor end, breaking the weight limit and therefore, the law.
One of these lorries is certainly travelling in the wrong direction through Flockton, and when vehicles of these sizes try to pass each other, there’s not a lot of room. Add to this, bin collection day – where are pedestrians supposed to go?
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We certainly do not condone any form of traffic violations by our drivers, and take pride in presenting a professional appearance at all times and especially when our vehicles are on the public roads.
“Once this driver has returned to base we will be interviewing him in line with our company discipline procedures.
Weight Restriction Order Enforcement Policy – as viewed by Essex County Council – so why not here in Kirklees?
In 2015, The Yorkshire Post ran the following article: Councils want powers to fine drivers who ignore weight limits. LORRY DRIVERS who cause damage and gridlock by ignoring weight restriction signs should face fines from local authorities, according to the Local Government Association.