Are tractors exempt from weight restricted roads

[thescamper]

As it says in the title really, I live just up the road from a 7.5t weight restriction which restricts the weight of traffic up our road. At certain times of the year we are inundated with loaded and unloaded tractors going past the house. I understand the need to breach the limit if access to the prohibited zone is required, however these tractors are just doing it to save a mile or too.

I have phoned local plod and have been waiting for a call back for a couple of weeks now.

[thescamper]

Moaningroadie said:

Also, can you be 100% sure they are exceeding the 7.5 ton weight limit? Google 'tractor weights' and you may be surprised...

Yep got to be over 7.5 tonnes they are using a fleet of JCB Fastracs which are 5.5 tonnes without a trailer.

[thescamper]

93DW said:

sfella said:

Or just let the farmers crack on so they can produce the food etc, having tractors go up your road is called living in the country.

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Thanks for not answering the question, next time you consider posting a puerile comment don't bother.

Edited by thescamper on Thursday 15th September 11:24