Weight limits in car parks

[octanebooster]

Just noticed that in my local car parks (Faversham, Kent,controlled by Swale BC) amongst the list of misdemeanours that can attract a £60 fine is vehicles with an unladen weight of more than 1535kg. Initially I thought this was to keep lorries out, but many 4wds, people guzzlers and some porkier saloons weigh at least this much.
Has anyone received a penalty for excess weight private car in a public car park? Is a clampdown on heavier vehicles imminent? With CCTV coverage and access to the DVLA database this could turn into a moneyspinner for councils overnight.

[boosted ls1]

LOL, Just watch this turn into a 4wd thread! 5 4 3 2 1 Go.

Boosted.

[groomi]

I notice this once when I was near the New Forrest for a weekend. Initially I ignored it thinking it was absurd, then noticed the locals staring in disgust as I got out. Something in my head told me that either my car wouldn't be there when I got back or the wheels would have those nice yellow triangular hubcaps fitted.

Decided to sod the local economy and go shop elsewhere.

[7db]

octanebooster said:

...porkier saloon...

Is that the Cayenne?

[KB_S1]

1535kg is not heavy in terms of modern cars.
A 350z is approx 1500kg.
Anything from 5 series/E class up will be over that.
Surely if you can afford a car like that you will buy more premium goods?

[Flat in Fifth]

1535kgs!!!!

So a Mondeo Estate kerbweight 1587kgs on face of it would get a £60 fine.

Lunatics, asylum, in charge.

[2 Smokin Barrels]

Do they empty the car & then weigh it?

[streaky]

2 Smokin Barrels said:

Do they empty the car & then weigh it?

Of course. They even empty out the petrol in the "reserve" tank! - Streaky

PS - if anyone needs that explaining, you shouldn't be posting on PH - S

[kevinday]

My A6 is 1860kg (it is the heaviest model, V6 TDi quattro, tiptronic estate). My 348 would be OK at 1380kg.

[markh508]

The question is, why 1535kg? Does whoever controls the car park have a car weighing 1534kg or a neighbour they particularly dislike have one weighing 1536kg?

[Flat in Fifth]

markh508 said:

The question is, why 1535kg? Does whoever controls the car park have a car weighing 1534kg or a neighbour they particularly dislike have one weighing 1536kg?

Well I would guess the following.

A lot of off street parking used to limit access to vehicles which weighed under 30 cwt.

see schedule 1 of bye laws for Barnet which is dated from 1970.

Now 30 cwt = 1524 kgs, make an allowance for a spot of finger trouble in a calculation and that may be your answer.

Of course it could all be a destabilising plot by a Mr O B (Un)Laden.

edited for spelling

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>> Edited by Flat in Fifth on Friday 14th October 12:31