HAULIER AND coal chant John Scott and Son of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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failed in its duty to cow drivers of their responsibi and prevent overloading.
This was stated by Nort Licencing Authority B Foster when he reduced number of vehicles autho under 0 licence from 59 1 and trailers from 11 to eig The company had called to public inquiry a, result of overloading co] tions: At Gosforth, in FE ary, fines totalling 0,500 imposed on 10 charges an 177 other offences, it recE an absolute dischargE conviction for overloadir Blaydon was said to be u appeal.
Evidence was given Scott had been part of Bowie Group since Janua 1975, and worked in conj tion with an associate, ony Mole Ltd, which ha vehicles.
The Gosforth offence arose from a contract tying road salt from Gatead to a council depot in wcastle. Weighbridge facies were provided, but rides went out overloaded pite warnings.
he offences came to light en enforcements staff exa-led the weigh tickets.
7erence D. Smith, managing actor, said the weighbridge was within 50 yards of the loading point, but four of the 12 drivers working there were "too lazy to keep within the law."
Giving his decision, Mr Foster said he had been assured that steps were now being taken to prevent repetition with two of the staff checking the vehicles.