← Lessons 19-Safe Loading of Vehicles and Transit of Goods
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1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY OF LOADS ON VEHICLES 3. LIVESTOCK 4. CARRIAGE OF FOODSTUFFS WITHIN THE UK 5. INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS 6. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN THE UK 7. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN EUROPE 8. ENFORCEMENT 9. WASTE 10. FREIGHT CONTAINERS 11. CONCLUSION 12. Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These

11. CONCLUSION

  • Safe loading is essential: shifting, insecure or shed loads can cause serious accidents.
  • Contraventions involving weight, distribution, insecurity or unsuitable vehicle condition can attract a maximum penalty of £5,000 under the source material.
  • An operator's O licence may be placed in jeopardy.
  • The source states that there are no good defences to an insecure-load charge; where a load falls, both driver and operator risk prosecution.