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Warning for drivers who defy bridge ban



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Published Date: 16 April 2008
By ALASTAIR DALTON
LORRY drivers who flout bans on crossing the Forth Road Bridge during strong winds could be fined, The Scotsman has learned.
The move is being considered by bridge officials who said the problem had increased since barriers were removed with the abolition of tolls in February.

The Forth Estuary Transport Authority (Feta) is considering a range of measures, including "enforcement to deal with residual offenders".

A Feta spokesman said fines would act as a deterrent. "It is something we would like to be able to do," he said. "We are having to turn back more lorries than ever before."





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  • Last Updated: 16 April 2008 12:46 AM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Forth Bridges
 
1

why can't I use my own name???,

musselburgh 16/04/2008 08:15:05
Stop them, fine them AND their company, and give 'em six points right away! Sorted!
2

Brian M,

Edinburgh 16/04/2008 08:15:14
'the problem had increased', but no real figures given
3

Brian M,

Edinburgh 16/04/2008 08:17:45
it obviously happened before, with lorries coming from Fife, so why didn't they enforce penalties then
4

Paul Hotair,

In the queue 16/04/2008 09:31:58
During the recent high winds I had the misforture of using the bridge a few times and all the lengthy hold ups were due to selfish van and lorry drivers being turned back by the police. There were warning signs miles back telling the drivers that only cars were being permitted to cross but still the lorry drivers tried to get over.

Solution is simple. If van or lorry driver doesn't turn off: £1000 fine. 6 points on licence. Publicise what's being done and problem is solved.
5

Dragonlord,

16/04/2008 10:55:37
The barriers were still in place, and could have stayed there just for closing the bridge. The short sighted win again. The tolls are costing money to remove them when they still could do a job. Just stupid.

 

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