Truck Controls at Svinesund and Ørje: Fines and Bans Imposed
The Svinesund and Ørje control stations have been busy enforcing safety and weight regulations, with several vehicles stopped for violations. Here’s a rundown of the incidents that led to fines and driving bans:
Svinesund Control Station
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Romanian Truck with Danish Trailer: Fines of 8,000 kr for having four tires under 5mm on the truck. The vehicle was banned from use until shifted to comply with standards.
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Lithuanian Truck with Polish Trailer: Fined 2,700 kr for overloading the front axle. The vehicle was banned until the excess weight was removed.
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Polish Lorry: Overloaded by 4100 kg over its maximum capacity of 3500 kg. Fined 3,000 kr and banned from use until its weight complies.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined 3,000 kr for inadequate lashing. The vehicle was banned until properly secured.
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French Articulated Lorry: Fined 12,000 kr for having six summer tires on the trailer and five insufficient tie-downs. The vehicle was banned until tires were replaced and it met tie-down requirements.
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Lithuanian Articulated Lorry: Fined 4,500 kr for damaged tie-downs and inadequate cargo securing. Banned until replacement tie-downs were sourced.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined for the trailer being too heavy for the truck. Banned until reloaded to suitable weights.
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Lithuanian Articulated Lorry: Fined 4,000 kr for two trailer tires under minimum depth. Banned until tire replacement.
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Lithuanian Articulated Lorry: Fined 3,000 kr for missing tie-downs. Banned until tie-downs were sourced and length markers affixed.
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Bosnian Articulated Lorry: Fined 2,000 kr for one trailer tire under minimum depth and inadequate cargo securing.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Excess weight on the front axle and inadequate cargo securing. No specific fine or ban was detailed.
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Italian Articulated Lorry: Fined for two worn-out tires on the trailer and one missing tie-down.
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Swedish Articulated Lorry: Fined for one worn-out tire on the trailer.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined 4,000 kr for missing winter tires on the front axle.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined 4,500 kr for three missing tie-downs. Banned until additional tie-downs were sourced.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined for items in the front window, damage to a lashing strap, and one missing tie-down.
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Polish Articulated Lorry: Fined 3,000 kr for only having five tie-downs. Banned until additional tie-downs were sourced.
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Romanian Articulated Lorry: Stopped due to a large flag obstructing the front window. Banned until the flag was removed.
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Turkish Driver: Fined 1,500 kr for breaches in driving and resting hours, and wearing a seatbelt incorrectly.
- Slovak Articulated Lorry: Fined 3,700 kr for overloading the driving axle and ordered to unload.
Ørje Control Station
- Two vehicles were banned due to inadequate lashing.
- One vehicle was banned for overloading.
- One vehicle was fined 4,000 kr for having two tires under 5mm on the trailer.
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