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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any experiance of being pulled by vosa well I have cute women red head freckles leatherhead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep

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By *he Hobbit And MeCouple
over a year ago

southampton

Yes and not good, just be polite and do as they ask... upset them and they can make it hard for you and keep you sitting there a long time even if you have done nothing wrong.. Mr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are not all bad....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll be polite to them if they're the same with me but I've had bad experience with them as well as the more mundane.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im a truck driver so pulled over often.They are self funding these days so pick any fault they can find and fine you.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Leatherhead?

The VOSA uniform is a bit kinky if they wear gimp masks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vosa are all powerful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who are Vosa?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vehicle inspectorate. They check commercial vehicles and drivers.

Been stopped a few times over the years. Couple of good guys; couple of wanks.

Never say you're in a hurry is my advice. They'll make sure you're really late if you do!

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

"Who are Vosa? "

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency - although I thought VOSA had been replaced by DVSA in april 2014 (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get pulled a few times a year being a truck driver

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We are not all bad...."
I still here its the van an now just been clmped

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

"We are not all bad.... I still here its the van an now just been clmped "

I'm sure they have a good reason for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are not all bad.... I still here its the van an now just been clmped "
why have they clamped you m8

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"I get pulled a few times a year being a truck driver "
as am I never had any problems just pass the atitude test and your fine to many bolshy idiots that they deal with accordingly . Couple of hot girls in Their place at the bottom of the A556 at alty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You need to be friendly with them and if your vehicle is in good condition and maintained well you will have no problems. Not had any problems myself. My trucks are always maintained well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its a job at the end of the day.i wouldnt want some death trap of a vehicle up my arse and not insured. Cost me a fortune to keep vehicles and bike tip top.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I get pulled a few times a year being a truck driver as am I never had any problems just pass the atitude test and your fine to many bolshy idiots that they deal with accordingly . Couple of hot girls in Their place at the bottom of the A556 at alty

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that vosa place has gone now.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Just a point of law...

VOSA do not have the right to stop any vehicles. That is why whenever they are doing inspections they are accompanied by police.

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By *omaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Although they are not on my Xmas card list they are there for a reason.

Imagine the heaps of shit that the more "unscrupulous" operators would take out on the road if they weren't around.

Some would have you driving 24/7 if they could get away with it too.

I've worked for two coach hire company's that really try to bend the rules.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

maybe calling a VOSA inspector cute was the problem.

or did you mention the freckles?

or just that your vehicle is dangerous?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a point of law...

VOSA do not have the right to stop any vehicles. That is why whenever they are doing inspections they are accompanied by police."
They can,i was flagged down on the A14 going to Felixstowe last year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The company I work for hardly ever gets pulled by vosa

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was friendly I know they have job to do an just sat there reading weekend sport

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was friendly I know they have job to do an just sat there reading weekend sport"

That doesn't tell us why you were clamped

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"maybe calling a VOSA inspector cute was the problem.

or did you mention the freckles?

or just that your vehicle is dangerous?

NEVER ask the looker if she wants to perform a pat down search.

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I have experience of being pulled by Rosa... but she's not really my type so it was a post-eleven beer goggles thing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

He gave 1 hour for mechanic to come an sort truck an it was over the hour an in end clamped total cost of day £180 dvsa mechanic £150 an my days wage £65

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It was an experience

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At least it ain't costing you.

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By *ellishornyMan
over a year ago

surrey

I think I know the vosa officer your on about my work mate was with her for a while and she's a lovely girl loves a chat

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Just a point of law...

VOSA do not have the right to stop any vehicles. That is why whenever they are doing inspections they are accompanied by police."
they do now and have done since they amalgamated with traffic officers from the highways agency in January gone self funding so fines from the naughty boys pay their wages . Not a few of De Roys car transporters being impounded this week for faults upto six as of this morning = £££££ kerching

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought vosa was kind on your eyes.... Well that's what the advert claimed

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Vehicle inspectorate. They check commercial vehicles and drivers.

Been stopped a few times over the years. Couple of good guys; couple of wanks.

Never say you're in a hurry is my advice. They'll make sure you're really late if you do!

Done that in the past intentionally, they got fed up when I broke out the coffee and sandwiches though. Luckily I knew the van was good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are not all bad.... I still here its the van an now just been clmped "
dunno about a van but if that was a truck it'd be £1000 just to have to clamp taken off! I drive trucks and get pulled about once a month but it's pretty hit and miss I've had some sit and drink a coffee with me and others that treat you like you've got a penguin hanging out your forehead!

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

You still don't say why you were detained. Commercial vehicles are often laden, let alone LGVs, and can potentially cause huge amounts of carnage in an accident.

So in my book, I'm glad they're checking and fining when appropriate. If vehicles were properly maintained, then there would be nothing to worry about.

So why were you detained?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You still don't say why you were detained. Commercial vehicles are often laden, let alone LGVs, and can potentially cause huge amounts of carnage in an accident.

So in my book, I'm glad they're checking and fining when appropriate. If vehicles were properly maintained, then there would be nothing to worry about.

So why were you detained?"

Because there was a fault with the vehicle clearly lol.

Usually it's stuff like tread depth etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So why were you detained?"

Cause he just happened to be accidentally wiping the tip of his dick with a pair of knickers found hanging off a lamp post, the old 'just getting the pus out/following doctors orders excuse didn't work.

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Got stopped in a tractor and trailer and not for the first time! I had just had an indicator lamp fall of when I had to pull off to the side on a narrow road and told the guy who gave me a prohibition notice, helped me find a way of making a temporary repair and then gave me a lifting of prohibition notice!

And yes, they can stop and check ANYONE regardless of what wheels they have!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Il adk them if I been stopped due to criminal offence and not consent to anything keep saying it while I record in my phone. And make sure the police officer knows his path and finally tell them am leaving if I have not been stopped under criminal offence.

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Il adk them if I been stopped due to criminal offence and not consent to anything keep saying it while I record in my phone. And make sure the police officer knows his path and finally tell them am leaving if I have not been stopped under criminal offence.

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)"

DVSA don't have to have a reason to stop you could just be a random stop and check and by leaving you can then be done for failing to stop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)"

And once they phone your employer told them you refused to stop and drove off in one of their vehicles you'll be losing your job as well as facing criminal charges.

Freeman of the land is basically short for "I am too fucking dumb to understand legislation so instead I get my information from youtube"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)"

Ohh and not to add they are quite happy to have a go at tackling you to the ground if you try and leave and if they manage it then say bye bye to what ever your driving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)

And once they phone your employer told them you refused to stop and drove off in one of their vehicles you'll be losing your job as well as facing criminal charges.

Freeman of the land is basically short for "I am too fucking dumb to understand legislation so instead I get my information from youtube""

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"Just a point of law...

VOSA do not have the right to stop any vehicles. That is why whenever they are doing inspections they are accompanied by police."
. I think they do. In any event , if you failed to stop you are probably encouraging VOSA to target your company and its drivers . Any responsible haulage company would expect its drivers to co operate fully with VOSA . If your company is on a green light status , you have nothing to fear .

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"The company I work for hardly ever gets pulled by vosa"
. I assume that they must be on a green light with VOSA

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -)"
. With this attitude , you might be putting your companies operator licence at risk , in addition to making life difficult for other drivers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have experience of being pulled by Rosa... but she's not really my type so it was a post-eleven beer goggles thing."

Ah Polo you're back! Shit just got real

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

See freeman of the land

lawfully rebellion; -). With this attitude , you might be putting your companies operator licence at risk , in addition to making life difficult for other drivers "

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

And don`t forget, this is a Government Department, self funding or not, that can shut down a garage`s MOT testing facilities ultra quickly if it chooses to do so! In Poole there used to be Charlie Browns which was, I think, B&Q`s attempt to get into garages. It was as big as most B&Q outlets and had workshop facilities and MOT facilities and was bloody busy! A guy I know was told by VOSA that a "large garage in the area" was about to lose it`s MOT permit. Well that was Charley Browns which mysteriously burnt to the ground one night about 2 months later!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I been on the road over 30 years driving lorry's an get stopped regularly ... If you have any common sense you will play ball with them an let them do their job if your awkward with them you will be there longer an pay the price ... Never have a problem myself always chat to them in a friendly manner while they get on with it ... Its always worked for me been let off with a few things am just told get them sorted ... Good an bad in every job

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By *ornygolferMan
over a year ago

Hexham

VOSA do have the legal right to stop any vehicle on the road with out the police.

The got this right a few years back to free up the the police.

"Just a point of law...

VOSA do not have the right to stop any vehicles. That is why whenever they are doing inspections they are accompanied by police."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He gave 1 hour for mechanic to come an sort truck an it was over the hour an in end clamped total cost of day £180 dvsa mechanic £150 an my days wage £65 "

Was it a truck not a van like u already said visa have a job to do as there's that many in safe vehicles on the road these days I have been involved in some of the multi agency road side checks where they have been there and seen some of the vehicles they have had to take off the road

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

As an agency driver. We get. Put on shit jobs the 7.5 ton was a weight load sensor the alluminium body was shit an the truck had 7 red markers on it to start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it was that bad, why did you agree to drive it. The vehicles condition is the drivers responsibility once he's chosen to drive it. You've accepted its condition.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

VOSA will target you if your company vehicles are failing MOT's or have been stopped & found to have serious faults!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive been pulled by Rosa ....shes gorgeous

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"If it was that bad, why did you agree to drive it. The vehicles condition is the drivers responsibility once he's chosen to drive it. You've accepted its condition.

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this is spot on if you took it out with faults you have nothing to cry about should of refused it can't understand those that risk their licence and their lively hood like that . Simple answer to the TM " my licence you take it out if it's so important "

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Freeman of the land is basically short for "I am too fucking dumb to understand legislation so instead I get my information from youtube""

That's the best post I've seen this week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If it was that bad, why did you agree to drive it. The vehicles condition is the drivers responsibility once he's chosen to drive it. You've accepted its condition.

this is spot on if you took it out with faults you have nothing to cry about should of refused it can't understand those that risk their licence and their lively hood like that . Simple answer to the TM " my licence you take it out if it's so important " "

I've walked away from many an agency drive for just that. I ain't risking my licence for a poxy £65. Rather stay in bed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes and not good, just be polite and do as they ask... upset them and they can make it hard for you and keep you sitting there a long time even if you have done nothing wrong.. Mr

this

i dated one a while back

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"As an agency driver. We get. Put on shit jobs the 7.5 ton was a weight load sensor the alluminium body was shit an the truck had 7 red markers on it to start"

If you are an agency driver you were still on the clock while you were waiting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As an agency driver. We get. Put on shit jobs the 7.5 ton was a weight load sensor the alluminium body was shit an the truck had 7 red markers on it to start"

more fool you ageering t drive it then!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load "
did you do a walk around ? Were the faults apparent then ? Don't care if it's loaded ( oldest trick in the book btw ) still refuse it till it's sorted it's YOUR responsibility nobody else . If the cabs a mess refuse to move until it's been cleaned or you have been provided with the means to clean it's your office for the day ! Never under stand agency drivers who let themselves get trammpled on just walk if you ain't happy

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

Not forgetting the danger to other road users by driving an unroadworthy vehicle. Sorry, absolutely no sympathy. You should take responsibility and walk away.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I put my digi card in 15 min walk around the sensor I didn't see an body work on back was wat I thought a hard working truck so I did. Checks on van

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I made them transship the load onto another trailer the other day because the unit couldn't air it up properly!!!

End of the day it's your Damn license if anything goes WRONG..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load "

You didn't know you were overloaded was it by much ?

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

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over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load did you do a walk around ? Were the faults apparent then ? Don't care if it's loaded ( oldest trick in the book btw ) still refuse it till it's sorted it's YOUR responsibility nobody else . If the cabs a mess refuse to move until it's been cleaned or you have been provided with the means to clean it's your office for the day ! Never under stand agency drivers who let themselves get trammpled on just walk if you ain't happy "

And if it`s illegal you`re putting THEIR operator`s licence at risk as well as your own driving licence! Then there`s also the start of a precedence that "X`s" agency drivers will drive any old shit which I`m sure the agency wouldn`t like to get a bad name for either!

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By *rystal Tipps - AlistairCouple
over a year ago

livingston

DVSA as they are now known as, have the right to pull any vehicle they wish. They can even check to see how long it takes for your car to be tested in you local garage as the garage has to log the test on computer when starting the test.

They are looking at non compliant operators that run a light commercial fleet along with the HGV's and failure to have them road worthy can and will effect the operator licence.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"DVSA as they are now known as, have the right to pull any vehicle they wish. They can even check to see how long it takes for your car to be tested in you local garage as the garage has to log the test on computer when starting the test.

They are looking at non compliant operators that run a light commercial fleet along with the HGV's and failure to have them road worthy can and will effect the operator licence.

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and there targets of choice at the moment are unsignwritten/hire type luton vans especialy with a tail lift as they are more often than not over loaded .also seem to be pulling alot of lwb sprinters due to the same thing was in sandbach servises lat week and they had a 3.5t sprinter crammed with 9t of boxes

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load

You didn't know you were overloaded was it by much ?"
wasn't over loaded just load sensor hanging off small an not easy to see

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By *rystal Tipps - AlistairCouple
over a year ago

livingston

That can cause serious problems when it comes to braking, you might not be able to stop when required or brakes lock up when you apply the foot brake, both are really serious. Should have been picked up within first few mins of driving or at 6 week inspection.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

12 week check was this week belive it or not but they wernt to bothered about it wen I got back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So again, the onus falls onto you to refuse to drive a sub-standard vehicle. It's your licence once you've accepted it regardless of whether you can immediately see faults or not.

If a vehicle looks in a shit state, then the chances are it's got problems that should render it liable to probe and prohibition by the powers that be.

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By *rystal Tipps - AlistairCouple
over a year ago

livingston

That opens up another can of worms, if the workshops not doing the inspections correctly, then DVSA will screw them as well for allowing vehicle on the road that was defective.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That opens up another can of worms, if the workshops not doing the inspections correctly, then DVSA will screw them as well for allowing vehicle on the road that was defective."

If you don't keep your vehicle fleet up in the green zone then they will target your vehicles on the road!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It nice to see even though we don't like being pulled by visa or other enforcement agencies we all know they are there to keep our roads safe and keep unsafe vehicles off our roads.

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By *rystal Tipps - AlistairCouple
over a year ago

livingston

Would say the transport manager is not doing his job properly, by,trying to protect the operator licence holder as well as his job because DVSA will go for him as well if anything comes of being stopped.

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

"Didn't know about load bearing sensor an the disgusting cab plus it was loaded an wen I got there was told to go an do this load to get another load

You didn't know you were overloaded was it by much ? wasn't over loaded just load sensor hanging off small an not easy to see "
Ignorance is no defence I`m an owner operator and if I fail to rectify any faults found it is down to me and I would expect anyone driving for me to refuse to drive unless I made the vehicle good for use . Any vehicle should be able to pass an mot inspection at any time.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

scarey thing is even after the introduction of DCPC there are drivers who still dont get it that the truck is THEIR responsibility and nobody else s. load not strapped your fault

lights not working your fault

unsafe brakes your fault

overloaded your fault

the buck stops with you the driver and its your licence and livelihood that are under threat

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

I have to agree with the rest of them it is your responsibility to check your vehicles condition

however i know what agencys are like you refuse to take the vehicle your not getting anymore jobs from them so they move onto the next person to take the van out

as I got sacked for refusing to take the van out at the depot the reception staff of the agency told me to come into office as i quoted the van was unsafe to drive whilst the company said it was

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