Overloaded Caravan Slammed at Port of Dover – Tires Barely Hanging On!
Nearly Double the Safe Weight Limit
On Wednesday morning, Port of Dover Police stopped a caravan dangerously overloaded by a staggering 95%. The vehicle was converted into a makeshift trailer, but the modifications did little to improve safety. Officers spotted the caravan’s tyres running on their sidewalls – a clear sign of extreme strain and imminent failure.
Shoddy DIY Repairs Put Lives at Risk
A closer look revealed homemade straps bolted onto the caravan’s walls in a desperate bid to hold the structure together. Far from reassuring, these amateur fixes worsened the risk, compromising the caravan’s integrity even further.
Police Crack Down with PG9 Safety Notice
Port of Dover Police took swift action, issuing a PG9 notice to flag the severe safety hazards. The notice requires immediate measures to address these dangerous conditions, safeguarding port users and the public.
