Sussex Police Join Forces with Border Force to Check HGVs in Newhaven
Sussex Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) has been hitting the ground running this week, teaming up with Border Force at Newhaven to carry out rigorous safety checks on incoming Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
Zero Offences Found in Tough Safety Inspections
The CVU focused on spotting unsafe and overloaded vehicles, checking everything from load security to road-worthiness. The good news? No offences were uncovered during the crackdown.
As specialists, the CVU bring expert enforcement and investigation skills to keep Sussex’s roads safe.
Stopping Dangerous Lorries Before They Hit the Roads
Working hand-in-hand with Border Force, the unit ensures that all HGVs entering Sussex tick the safety boxes. This proactive policing helps nip potential road accidents from defective or overloaded lorries in the bud – keeping all road users safer.
