Lorry Watch is a scheme operated using local people to detect the misuse of weight restricted routes by heavy goods vehicles in Nottinghamshire.

Heavy vehicles are prohibited from certain routes which are deemed to be unsuitable. Large vehicles using these routes can create serious safety hazards for other road users and pedestrians, in particular children.

How does the scheme work?

Reporting online (all of Nottinghamshire)

Members of the public report vehicles that may be misusing a route in Nottinghamshire by completing an online form.

Observers (Papplewick and Linby and Coddington)

• We have a team of observers in Papplewick and Linby and another team of observers in Coddington, who note the details of vehicles that may be misusing a route
• Details are then either handed to the parish clerk to co-ordinate the reports or sent direct to us.

Following either of the above ways of reporting:

• We will obtain plate details from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) to check if the vehicle identified is over the weight restriction mentioned
• We will then make a decision as to what action is necessary.

For more information please contact Trading Standards on tel: 01623 452005.

Environmental Weight Limits

These limits prevent large vehicles from using inappropriate roads, routes and areas. Read more information about Environmental Weight Limits [PDF 72KB]