10 March 2008
Of the 316 vehicles that passed through the check, two vehicles, dripping fuel on to the road, were impounded, 12 drivers were issued with defect notices, three drivers have to produce their driving documents at the St Martin public hall and one vehicle has to be presented at Driver and Vehicle Standards, (DVS), for a more detailed inspection.
Between 7.30am and 9am on Thursday 6 March 2008 officers from Driver and Vehicle Standards, were joined by the Honorary Police of St Martin, to conduct a road check near the entrance to Gorey harbour.
One Four by Four was towed away and one lorry was repaired on site after both were found to be leaking diesel fuel on to the road. One additional van is to be presented at DVS for a more detailed inspection of corrosion to the underside.
Twelve drivers were issued with defect notices requiring them to present their vehicle at DVS with the faults rectified. Defects included: poor bodywork, lighting, exhausts and broken door mirrors.
Numerous drivers were advised at the roadside about inoperative lights and two drivers are to present their driving licence and insurance at the St Martin public hall.
Inspector of Motor Traffic, Alan Muir, commented “It is concerning that within a matter of one and a half hours, in relatively low volume traffic conditions, two vehicles were found leaking significant amounts of fuel oil on to the road. Drivers should regularly check their vehicles to ensure that such leaks do not contaminate the road and cause danger to other road users particularly, those on two wheels.”
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