Candid camera • Durham County Council is clamping down on
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LGV drivers who break the 7.5-tonne weight limit on the historic Barnard Castle Bridge, with a video camera which records registration numbers.
Witnesses needed • Police are appealing for help after the death of a motorcyclist on the Mll between junctions 8-9 on 13 September about 02:00 hrs. Police want to trace an ERF E series truck which is believed to have been involved in the incident. It is believed to have a blue bumper and a white nearside step and to be red around the nearside indicator. The nearside indicator lens will be missing or recently replaced and there will be some scratching on the nearside bumper.
Contact Essex Police on (0279) 641221.
German slump • British truck manufacturers will benefit from a slump in the German economy in 1992, predicts vehicle components manufacturer Bendix.
Port bidders • The NFC and the Ocean Group have been tipped as possible bidders for the Port of Dover.
Protection plea • The Forum of Private Business has asked the Government to protect small firms which are being squeezed by late payers.
Safer motorways • Almost 50% of motorists believe a reduction in speed limits for trucks would be the most effective way of making Britain's motorways safer, according to a survey by Car Care Plan.
Removals invite • British removals firms are being invited to join a consortium operated by Amsterdam-based United Transport System and its partner, the North American Van Line.