Peas means fines
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• A front-axle overload cost Ludlow-based Suncrest Transport and one of its drivers 2440 in fines and costs, following a weight check at the Ross on Wye split-plate weighbridge.
The company and driver Arnold Marsh, who had initially indicated he planned to plead not guilty, admitted the offence before Ross on Wye Magistrates.
Beverley Bell, prosecuting for the West Midland Traffic Area, said that the first axle had been found to be 400kg over its permitted weight, an overload of some 6.5%. In mitigation, it was said that the only explanation was that the load of peas had shifted in transit. The company accepted that Marsh had done all he could to avoid overloading his vehicle, and would take responsibility for any fine imposed upon him.
Suncrest Transport was fined 2250 and Marsh 2100. Each was ordered to pay 240 costs.