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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...