Dangerous transport: truck drivers stopped due to defective load securing

Dangerous transport: truck drivers stopped due to defective load securing

Officials from the Bad Hersfeld police motorway station checked a tractor in a saddle on January 13, 2025 on the A4 car station, Nadelöhr car park, which was in a risky state. The tractor -trailer showed open rear portals, which could not be closed due to the transported cars. The trailer transported two cars as a "supplementary load" together with heavy metal coils that weighed over 23 tons.

It was particularly alarming that the cars were not completely accommodated on the loading area. The front vehicle was stacked on old tires, while the rear vehicle towered beyond the end of the trailer. In order to secure the open rear portals, only side straps were attached.

Dangerous ways of transport

The chosen transportation was classified as dangerous by the officials. Altroops could slip away, which could affect the stability of the entire team. In accordance with the legal provisions, which are determined in the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), transport goods must be secured in such a way that they do not roll, fall over or slip. These regulations are essential to ensure traffic safety and prevent accidents. Studies and statistics show that around 2,500 accidents in Germany are registered annually due to errors in load securing, which leads to property damage of around 500 million euros.

Because of the inadequate backup and the danger potential, the officials prohibited the continued driving of the vehicle team until the cars were reloaded. The 40-year-old driver also had to deposit a security deposit of 90 euros. However, this could only be the beginning; A procedure for skimming with the transport company is stimulated by fine adaptation, with a possible fine in the four -digit range.

consequences inadequate load securing

Responsibility for the load securing lies both with the truck driver and the shipper. Violations of these regulations can result in considerable legal consequences, including fines and scores in the central traffic register. For example, the insufficient securing of the charge or the exceeding of permissible dimensions can lead to additional punishments that can vary, depending on the severity of the violation.

In the case of the stopped tractor, not only a fine could threaten, but also an entry in the traffic central register, which could significantly impair the driver's professional future. This underlines the important role of correct load securing in truck transport and the need that everyone involved, from the driver to the entrepreneur, take their duties seriously.

The incident is an urgent example of how Lax security standards can be in transportation and how important it is to strictly follow the corresponding regulations in order to minimize the risk for all road users. According to the [transport consultant], well -secured charges are a decisive factor to avoid accidents and increase safety on the streets.

The police appeal to all transport service providers to comply with the security standards and offer training for drivers and shippers in order to avoid such incidents in the future. Because compliance with the charge security regulations not only contributes to safety in road traffic, but also protects the goods themselves during transport.