Truckers Fume Over M48 Bridge Chaos

A local authority is frustrated by the absence of cameras enforcing new weight restrictions on the UK’s M48 Severn Bridge. Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes need an alternative route, but the lack of Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras leaves enforcement reliant on traffic police. Despite assurances, the cameras haven't been installed, causing confusion and risking flouting of the restrictions. Truck drivers face significant detours, adding to time and fuel costs, while foreign lorries reportedly evade these checks. This oversight could prompt chaos for the next 12-18 months.