V ehicle overloading is still a common problem, especially for vans and flatbed trucks used by scaffolding and construction contractors. During recent roadside checks, officers found a Ford Transit that was almost 50% over its legal weight limit. The driver was fined on the spot, and the operator was reported to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The penalties can also be steep. The DVSA says drivers can be fined £100 for being just 5–10% over the limit, £200 for