The DVSA has caught numerous drivers flouting road safety laws in recent enforcement operations across England, with rule-breakers fined for offences.
As part of the operation, multiple penalties and prohibitions were issued during checks at various locations, including Felixstowe Port, RAF Wyton and Crick.
Officers discovered a range of violations from dangerous vehicle defects to drivers’ hours offences and fraudulent MOT tests.
The enforcement actions resulted in thousands of pounds in fines and several vehicles “being immediately removed from the roads”.
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The agency issued drivers thousands of fines for breaking driving rules
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The DVSA detailed how officers uncovered everything from exposed tyre cords to drink driving. One case even involved a tester who admitted conducting fraudulent MOT tests on vehicles not present at the testing station.
The tester received a 12-month community order requiring 200 hours of unpaid work. They were also fined £2,114 for fraudulent activity.
At Felixstowe Port, enforcement officers discovered a Heavy Goods Vehicle with severe tyre defects. The driver received three immediate prohibitions after inspectors found deep cuts with exposed cords on three tyres.
The vehicle was then subsequently taken off the road for safety reasons, with the driver fined £100 for failing to properly manage the vehicle.
During another check at the port, officers immobilised two vehicles for drivers’ hours violations. The offences included insufficient daily rest, weekly rest and exceeding fortnightly driving limits, all of which can make them dangerous on UK roads. These breaches resulted in combined fines totalling £3,380.
The DVSA noted that while many vehicles at the port were compliant with road safety regulations, these serious violations led to immediate enforcement action and journey disruptions for the offending drivers.
Meanwhile, a multi-agency operation near RAF Wyton saw police, DVSA, DVLA and HMRC officers working together to tackle rural criminality. The check resulted in numerous penalties for various offences.
Drivers received fines for operating overweight vehicles, having no tax, insurance or MOT, and mechanical defects. Officers also inspected agricultural and construction equipment to verify correct ownership.
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The operation uncovered a drink driver who recorded 107 on a roadside breathalyser test, more than double the legal limit of 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
Another motorist was reported for driving without due care and attention, which can typically carry a £100 fine and three penalty points on a licence.
But in more serious cases, especially those involving collisions or injuries, fines can be up to £5,000, with drivers receiving between three and nine penalty points or even a driving disqualification. Cambridgeshire Rural Police, who participated in the joint operation, stated that the collaborative effort aimed to prevent rural criminality on the roads.
The checks formed part of ongoing enforcement work involving multiple agencies targeting various vehicle and driver offences.
The HGV with unsafe tyres was fined by the DVSA
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During a multi-agency check at Crick, Leicestershire Police spotted a Lamborghini being transported on a tri-axle trailer. The driver was making a delivery journey but had failed to use a tachograph card as required by law.
The DVSA enforcement team issued fixed penalties and prohibitions for the driver’s errors. The incident highlighted how even luxury vehicle transport operations are subject to the same strict regulations as other commercial drivers.
Tachograph cards are legally required to record driving time, breaks and rest periods for goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
The driver’s failure to use the device meant authorities couldn’t verify compliance with drivers’ hours regulations, leading to immediate enforcement action during the roadside check.
