Traffic light for dangerous goods: Police grab 24 trucks in the Schwäbisch Hall district!

Traffic light for dangerous goods: Police grab 24 trucks in the Schwäbisch Hall district!

Kochertalbrücke, Deutschland - aalen (ots)

on Tuesday, throughout the day, the traffic police in the parking lot of the Kochertal Bridge on the A6 carried out a sensational control of dangerous goods transport. From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., eight police forces were on duty to ensure that everything is right when it comes to transporting dangerous goods.

A total of 24 trucks were subjected to a thorough examination. The result? A terrifying picture! Several violations have been uncovered, including technical defects in a vehicle and inadequate load fuses in another case. In addition, three drivers committed clear violations of important dangerous goods regulations! The police did not leave anything unnoticed: In eight cases, the drivers had exceeded the prescribed steering and rest periods. The cloudy overall picture meant that safety payments of around 3400 euros were retained. It seems that the containment of risk factors in dangerous goods transport is more urgent than ever!

shocking results during control!

The control showed how important such operations are for safety in road traffic. Vehicles that are loaded with dangerous fabrics are a potential danger for other road users, and the obligation to comply with safety regulations is of the utmost importance. This targeted review is another police step to make the streets safer and minimize potential dangerous situations.