Heavy -suffering controls in Raesfeld: Driver again caught overload!

Heavy -suffering controls in Raesfeld: Driver again caught overload!

On February 21, 2025, the Borken police carried out comprehensive control of heavy goods traffic in the Raesfeld area. A total of 49 trucks were examined in this campaign. The results were alarming: seven of the controlled trucks significantly exceeded the permissible load weight. A truck, which was almost three tons above the maximum permitted weight of 7.5 tons, was particularly striking.

Another truck brought it to an overload of 2.15 tons. This resulted in not only financial consequences for the drivers, but also considerable security risks. As is well known, overload extends the braking distance and increases the risk of accidents. In this case, the drivers concerned had to end their journey prematurely. According to the police, there was suspicion that some drivers were deliberately overloaded in order to gain financial advantages.

control with clear results

The police carried out the control campaign over a period of six hours. Other violations were also found in the course of the control. There were six mistakes when operating the speedometer, 11 violations of load securing, three technical defects and three belt violations. In addition, six violations of social regulations were documented. A total of 13 people had to do without the onward journey.

These measures are part of the Roadpol-aktionwoche , which is supported by the North Rhine-Westphalia police. The Roadpol network, consisting of the traffic police authorities of Europe, pursues the goal of reducing the number of traffic accidents.

safety standards for controls

The controls are not arbitrary, but are subject to strict legal regulations, which are defined in § 11 of the property transport law (GüKG). The Federal Office of Logistics and Mobility (Balm) has the authority to stop and control and control the domestic and foreign motor vehicles of freight transport as well as power bus. The review includes compliance with the steering and rest periods as well as the technical regulations of the vehicles.

The safety monitoring also includes control of the load securing. Requirements demand that the load is secured so that it cannot slip or fall if it brakes or sudden movements. Drivers and shippers are responsible for proper fuse. The methods for securing loads are diverse and range from formal keys to strength -lollowed security techniques, depending on the type of load and the vehicle.