The past few years has seen a rise in small to mid range vans being fined for overloading so it pays in the long run to make sure you choose a vehicle that suits your needs. Vehicles found to be carrying more payload than they should means you can face to £5000 in fines as well as licence penalty points and potential bans from driving. As well as the legal ramifications, overloading your vehicle can also result in excessive strain on the axel, tires and in general will shorten the lifespan and resale value.
Both drivers and operators are at risk of being prosecuted if a vehicle is found to be overloaded, not to mention the potential dangers of driving a vehicle that cannot support the additional weight. This poses a range of problems, as well as the risk of losing your livelihood for the sake of not checking the weight of your loaded vehicle. Weight distribution and even the number of passengers can cause many detrimental effects to the vehicle and its roadworthiness and it’s something the authorities look set to continue to keep a close eye on.
Northern commercial offer a choice of Iveco vans and trucks at our Irlam dealership in Manchester, as well as offering Fiat and Iveco products in Brighouse and Leeds we are always here to help. Our vehicles start from 3.5 tonnes capacity and upwards and our experienced team is always happy to talk through your specific requirements to ensure you have the perfect vehicle to keep you safe and legal on the roads.
So, if you want an Iveco Daily, Eurocargo, Trakker, Stralis or a Fiat Doblo, Ducato or Scudo, contact us at our Brighouse, Leeds or Irlam dealerships.