250 goods vehicles caught during 2 islandwide LTA enforcement operations in October
Land Transport Authority officers caught 250 goods vehicles during two islandwide operations in October. These operations lasted three days each and targeted non-compliant lorries and oversized vehicles. Over 30 vehicles were flagged for overloading. The regulator stated that overloading creates risks for road users if goods fall onto the road. Such actions also make it harder to handle vehicles safely. More than 40 vehicles, including low trailers and concrete mixers, were caught for being oversized.
A total of 250 goods vehicles were caught by Land Transport Authority (LTA) enforcement officers in two islandwide enforcement operations conducted in October.The regulator said in a social media post on Friday (Oct 30) that the two operations were each conducted over a three-day period, with offences such as overloading and oversized vehicles, and non-compliant lorries.Of these, over 30 vehicles were caught for overloading, which pose risks to road users if goods spill or fall onto the road. Such actions also compromises the safe handling of the vehicles, LTA stated.Meanwhile, more than 40 vehicles, including concrete mixers and low trailers, were caught for being oversized or travelling on expressways without a valid permit.