Lorry Watch scheme

1. Local trained observers note details of vehicles that may be misusing a restricted route
2. A report is sent to Suffolk Trading Standards
3. Suffolk Trading Standards confirm the vehicle weight and registered keepers of the vehicle
4. Investigations are made with the registered keeper and driver of the vehicle
5. Action is taken in accordance with the Enforcement Policy
6. Feedback is provided on a quarterly basis to Lorrywatch zones. 

If HGVs are abusing a weight restriction in your area and you are interested in joining lorrywatch, please contact your local Parish or Town Council to establish support.  If there is support for lorrywatch they can seek Observers to take part in the scheme. Observers must be 18 or over and willing to attend a short training session.  Parish Councils and Town Councils wishing to make enquiries about lorrywatch can contact Suffolk Trading Standards via;

• Email: lorrywatch@suffolk.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01473 264859 (please press A for reception) 

Please note that Lorrywatch zones can only be considered where there is a weight restriction. Where HGVs are causing a nuisance and you would like to apply for a weight restriction or report damage please contact Highways. 

Failure to comply with weight restrictions could result in legal proceedings being taken against you. To avoid breaching weight restrictions:

• ensure that you know the plated weight and individual axle weights for your vehicle
• plan your route to avoid weight restricted areas, guidance can be found on the Lorry Management page
• ensure sat navs are suitable for HGVs