Police stops overloading: truck drivers have to pay 500 euros!

Police stops overloading: truck drivers have to pay 500 euros!

Möttingen, Deutschland - In a dramatic operation on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, officials from the Donauwörth traffic police discovered a truck in Möttingen, the load of which was far too heavy! During the check, it turned out that the truck was loaded with several pallets and had an overload of a whopping 35 percent. The authorities act immediately - the onward journey was stopped immediately!

The driver, a foreigner, was sitting in a bind. In order to continue his way, he had to pay a security deposit of almost 500 euros on site. But that was not the end of the story! The entrepreneur, who was responsible for this overloaded transport, must also expect serious consequences. These controls are crucial to ensure security on the streets and to ensure that such dangerous situations do not repeat themselves!

Significant security risks by overloading

The police not only stopped the risky transport with this campaign, but also made an important contribution to avoiding accidents. Overloaded trucks are an enormous danger for all road users - they affect the braking performance and the stability of the vehicle. Such incidents illustrate how important strict controls are in road traffic to protect the security of citizens!