HGV drivers flouting weight restrictions in a south London borough will be slapped with heavy penalties as the council vows to target hauliers breaking the rules.
Wandsworth Council said it had stepped up enforcement on lorries ignoring signs that restrict them using residential streets if they’re over 7.5-tonnes.
It is focusing on areas where residents have raised concerns – and drivers caught breaching the limit will be issued with £160 penalty charge notices (PCNs).
Councillor Daniel Hamilton, cabinet member for transport, said: “Weight restriction road signs are there for a purpose – to protect residents and road surfaces from vehicles that are too big and heavy for local streets.
“Residents are rightly concerned about HGVs damaging parked cars and putting pressure on smaller roads which leads to damage and potholes.
“So, we’re stepping up our CCTV monitoring and issuing penalties to more drivers who break the rules and put people and roads at risk.”
Wandsworth Council issued 29 PCNs last month and it said this number would increase as it accelerated monitoring and enforcement.
HGVs are permitted to enter weight-restricted roads where access is required.
The RHA was approached for comment.
