VOSA

[kidside]

Have heard there are massive queues getting in as Vosa are checking and weighing everyone on the entrances

[ashvale]

I heard in the week that they would be attending and doing this. I hope I am not over weight with all the stuff i am taking.

[ashvale]

I heard in the week that they would be attending and doing this. I hope I am not over weight with all the stuff i am taking.

[springer]

Not too bad if they weigh you at the entrances as you haven't got far to go. All your feed,food,water,hay, bedding etc will be used up by Sunday. Will they make you leave your lorry there if you're overweight, as there will be a mega holdup otherwise.

[klouisem]

Yes, was told about this earlier in the week, wouldn't worry too much! Let be honest with all the stuff you could poss be over weight but heyho what can you do? We need all the stuff. xx

[arabellaphoenix]

Anyone know if it is all entrances?

[notpicky]

They are deffo at gate 14!!! Ques were massive this morning not as bad now though!

[samd]

Are vosa still there

[zeebeedee]

Whilst I can understand concern at a delay because of this, rather like being stuck in a bad traffic jam, lorries should not be driven over weight and there are plenty of public weighbridges where a lorry can be weighed with full water, diesel, etc on board and then calculations done to see what can be carried. Scary that there seems to be a "if its overweight what does it matter" attitude.

[mollymumble]

we have just got here and no que to get in but vosa are still here weighing wagons at the stable managers.

[ashvale]

Aug 17, 2011 12:08:29 GMT zeebeedee said:

Whilst I can understand concern at a delay because of this, rather like being stuck in a bad traffic jam, lorries should not be driven over weight and there are plenty of public weighbridges where a lorry can be weighed with full water, diesel, etc on board and then calculations done to see what can be carried. Scary that there seems to be a "if its overweight what does it matter" attitude.

Agree, especially in an accident where this could make a difference to life or death when being hit by an over weight vehicle.

[kates]

are they weighing trailers as well or don't these count i never know!

[ashvale]

I am not sure if they are weighing those, a few friends are going up in trailers so I am sure we will hear soon, I am sure they count though as its still illegal to pull over certain amounts especially with certain vehicles.

[kates]

its all so confusing!

[snowflake]

We are the way now, lets hope the ques aren't too big! ;D

[budbucks]

I understand that this weighing is voluntary !! its inplace so that competitors can be aware of what weight they actually are with full weeks, food horses, bedding ect, so dont panic its a good learing cure for us all and will allow us to possibly pack correctly in the future !

[BettyBo]

Actually its the bHS & they are asking if you want to be weighed !!!!!!!! & the reason everyone is queing is cause you have to be allocated your stable numbers

[thimble]

Very interesting experiment, if it is voluntary.

[claireprp]

I have been asked to point out that VOSA are there in an advisory capacity. Weighing is voluntary. VOSA are very well aware that there is some confusion amongst horsebox and trailer owners regarding various aspects of the law relating to transport. For this reason they have taken the opportunity offered by Equifest to speak to horsebox owners, answer questions and offer advice. As well as weighing there is the opportunity to ask VOSA all those questions that have been circulating forums and magazines lately regarding driving hours, O-licenses etc etc. This is your your chance to ask the officials.

I am told there will not be consequences for anyone found to be overweight on the way into this show.

I think everyone should take advantage of this initiative, VOSA are NOT trying to catch anyone out. After all the rules are there for a reason - if your lorry is overweight it is dangerous - and surely no-one wants to put their horses at risk.

[kidside]

Aug 17, 2011 16:58:57 GMT claireprp said:

I have been asked to point out that VOSA are there in an advisory capacity. Weighing is voluntary. VOSA are very well aware that there is some confusion amongst horsebox and trailer owners regarding various aspects of the law relating to transport. For this reason they have taken the opportunity offered by Equifest to speak to horsebox owners, answer questions and offer advice. As well as weighing there is the opportunity to ask VOSA all those questions that have been circulating forums and magazines lately regarding driving hours, O-licenses etc etc. This is your your chance to ask the officials.

I am told there will not be consequences for anyone found to be overweight on the way into this show.

I think everyone should take advantage of this initiative, VOSA are NOT trying to catch anyone out. After all the rules are there for a reason - if your lorry is overweight it is dangerous - and surely no-one wants to put their horses at risk.

I think this is a very good idea how many of us pack our wagon up and really have no idea if we are overweight? I know how much my wagon weights unladen and how much my horses are however the extras are always a guestimate but fully laiden with bedding, feed, hay etc how many would be over without knowledge so long as VOSA do not prosecute and give people the opportunity to rectifty! I think some people will be quite shocked at what they have on board

[kates]

well thats a brilliant idea! an offical body being nice! well done VOSA!

[claireprp]

That's exactly the spirit in which it was meant Kates.

VOSA know very well that they are not the most popular people and are just trying to help.

[ukshowing]

Surely no one can knock what VOSA are doing, this is a brilliant opportunity for everyone to once and for all be certain what actual overall weight they are. It would put all those peoples minds at rest who do not know to find out they are under weight when fully loaded. And all those who are over to do something about it and know there limitations.
And for those who are over weight and drive their boxes knowing this, putting everyone including there own loved ones and livestock at serious risk. Then may you get what you deserve.

[lancs]

I am sure jonp came on here to tell everyone all about this and that it was purely voluntary, for noone to panic, and there would be no action taken by vosa.

[catherine1974]

I hope they have some jump leads, as my waggon is being a pig, ironic really seen as i'v just spent £1400 on her, something is draining new batteries and who knows what it is, but i'm bound to need help coming home Sunday...lol

[sundance20]

Oh i think it would be quite interesting to find out,shame im not going

[kates]

i'm off to a weighbridge saturday morning, as Pony off to bootcamp for a few days and there is a weigh bridge on the way, i know i'm not overweight but as he is going for a few days with all his 'stuff' i thought...well its basically like going to equifest lol...so thought i shall see how much more 'stuff' i can pack in!