Ministers have demanded that legislation be introduced requiring HGV drivers to use dedicated navigation equipment due to a series of accidents, including bridge collisions. I'm here.
The Local Government Association, which represents the councils of England and Wales, said instances of lorries blocking streets and stranded in villages were causing "huge disruption".
LGA claims that heavy truck drivers are frequently guided by navigation systems because they are driving on roads unsuitable for their size and weight.
The organization said another truck crashed into a height-restricted railway bridge before a crane could move a heavy truck that blocked Bristol roads for 15 hours, disrupting train services during rush hour at Maidstone. highlighted the incident.
A third lorry carrying paint also hit a bridge in Leicestershire, causing a "pretty amount of paint has been spilled and the road will be closed for 12 hours,” the LGA added. We are calling for the introduction of mandatory legislation.
The Council last called in 2019 to ban his HGV drivers from using standard satellite navigation systems, but now the Minister has passed the Traffic Bill requires a professional device to be used.
LGA's transportation spokesman, his Cllr David Renard, said:
He added: “The council is already working with freight forwarding companies to ensure that trucks use the best routes and roads.
''By making it mandatory for those who operate HGVs and use dedicated navigation equipment, the government may We can help reduce risk and keep the roads moving."
The Mirror has asked the Department of Transportation for comment.
