Lorry Watch
Lorry Watch is a scheme run by local parish or town councils.
Volunteers will record lorries which are:
- use unsuitable roads
- not sticking to the limits
- ignoring restrictions.
Once we get the information, we will contact the lorry company to ask them the purpose of their journey and why they are using restricted roads. We will remind the company they have to adhere to traffic restrictions and to remain on the strategic network where possible. A record of the incident will be recorded so any specific trends can be identified.
Setting up a Lorry Watch
Any parish or town council can set up a Lorry Watch. They will need to:
- Identify a known location of concern with regular lorry usage on unsuitable roads.
- Have two volunteers over the age of 18.
- Discuss the proposal as an entire local council to make sure there is support from everyone. The council will be the responsible party for the scheme and the main point of contact.
- Email freight@kent.gov.uk or use our online reporting tool and select "Lorry Watch - request a Lorry Watch" to discuss the idea. If we agree a Lorry Watch could be beneficial, we will let you know the requirements of the scheme. We will also send you the necessary equipment, safety information and instructions about how the scheme works.
- Reports should be sent to our freight team, who will contact the lorry companies. Company names must be recorded to enable us to do this.
It is important to remember that vehicles may be accessing an area in line with the traffic regulation order for valid reasons such as delivering to properties or carrying out necessary maintenance works.