Abnormal Loads
Commons · Question 24445 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 3 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review the adequacy of current legislation relating to the accountability of corporate entities that benefit from transport operations involving (a) vehicles, (b) trailers or (c) load confi
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 3 Sep 2026
The Department for Transport takes compliance with vehicle, trailer and load safety requirements seriously. Existing legislation provides enforcement powers and sanctions where statutory requirements are breached. We keep the effectiveness of the legislat...