Prohibitions

A prohibition is issued to prohibit further use of the vehicle until the fault has been rectified and full compliance with roadworthiness and weight standards are achieved.

There are various types of prohibition;

Overload Prohibition Notices

Issued by the examiner if the vehicle is overloaded, which may contain particular conditions, issued to the driver with immediate effect. A copy of any prohibition notice will be sent to the owner or operator of the vehicle. In the case of 'O' Licensed vehicle a copy will also be sent to the Traffic Commissioner.

Roadworthiness Prohibtion - PG9

Issued by VOSA in respect of mechanical defects, condition of bodywork, immediate and delayed are issued depending on the severity of the defect.

'S' Marked Roadworthiness Prohibitions

An immediate defect is considered so sever that negligence of maintenance - driver and operator/owner may face prosecution.

Variation of Roadworthiness Prohibition

Issued by VE's when an immediate defect has been rectified but still has other defects on the vehicle. This notice allows driver/operator to return to the operating centre/garage for repair.

Drivers Hours Prohibition

Traffic Examiners examine tachographs, if an offence is detected the driver may be prohibited, this may result in further investigation with the operator which may lead to prosecution.

Hazchem Prohibition

Allows Traffic Examiners to issue a prohibtion notice when certain infringements are detected for vehicles involved in the carriage of dangerous goods.

Clearing a Roadworthiness Prohibition

This information is given on the reverse of the prohibition notice. Clearances will usually be by a full or partial test at a VOSA Test Station.

Removal of Prohibition

For weighing Prohibitions this is issued once the vehicle is within it's permitted weights.