Overloaded van in Heiligenhaus: Police uncovered severe defects

Overloaded van in Heiligenhaus: Police uncovered severe defects

overload and technical defects endanger traffic safety

Heiligenhaus. In the past few days, the district police authority Mettmann has been able to determine alarming cases of overloaded and inconsistent transporters. These incidents throw a light on the security standards in local freight transport.

shocking overload of a small van

On Tuesday, August 6th, a Ford Transit on Ratinger Straße in Heiligenhaus caught the attention of the police motorcycle relay. The van, which was loaded with earth, showed a massive overload. In the event of a mobile cradle, it turned out that the vehicle was almost 48 percent above its permissible total mass of 3000 kilograms with 4460 kilograms. This is not only a dangerous situation for the driver, but also for all other road users.

Significant defects of a sprinter determined

A day before, on Monday, August 5, a Mercedes Sprinter from Gelsenkirchen was stopped on Düsseldorfer Strasse in Mettmann. During a check, there were 40 technical defects, including serious problems such as a non -functioning parking brake and a defective brake hose, which is an extreme danger to traffic safety. These defects could have fatal consequences in the event of an accident.

legal consequences for the drivers

The consequences of the controls are serious for the two drivers. The 42-year-old driver of the overloaded van in Heiligenhaus has to expect a fine of at least 235 euros and receives at least one point in the Flensburg driving suitability register. For the 35-year-old driver of the Sprinter from Gelsenkirchen, the punishment could be significantly higher, given the multitude of defects and the risk that assumed his vehicle.

The importance of traffic safety in freight transport

These incidents illustrate the need for strict security controls in freight transport. Overloaded vehicles and technical defects are not only a problem for the drivers concerned, but also endanger the safety of all road users. The police appeal to all drivers, especially in the transport sector, seriously the legal requirements for vehicle use in order to avoid accidents and to ensure the flow of traffic.

The district police authority Mettmann shows with these controls that it is determined to ensure more security on the streets. Traffic monitoring remains an important aspect to guarantee the following generations of safe mobility.