Peterborough’s road traffic police stopped a vehicle which was more than 2,000 kilograms overweight this week.
The vehicle weighed in at 5,660 kilograms – well in excess of the the 3,500 kilogram legal weight limit.
The vehicle was prohibited and the driver was reported.
This was just one of the incidents covered by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Road Policing Unit this week – the policing unit which patrols the city’s roads.
Other incidents included stolen vehicles, defective tyres and disqualified drivers.
The Peterborough Telegraph has compiled a round-up of the images shared on the BCH Road Poling Unit’s social media account this week:
1. Defective tyre
This vehicle was found to have a defective tyre. A vehicle defect notification was issued and the driver has 14 days to fix it and have the vehicle MOT tested. Photo: BCH
2. Illegal tyre
This tyre on a vehicle in Sawtry caught the attention of officers. Police said the driver was dealt with "accordingly". Photo: BCH
3. Overweight vehicle
This vehicle was supposed to weigh 3,500 kilograms, but instead weighed in at 5,660 kilograms - more than 2,000 kilograms over the limit. The vehicle was prohibited and driver reported. Photo: BCH
4. Disqualified driver
This disqualified driver initially began to pretend to be someone else, but came clean following checks. An extended period of disqualification is likely. Photo: BCH