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Farmers urged not to 'cut corners' and overload trailers during the harvest season

Suffolk Police said they had seen an increase in the number of overloaded trailers on the roads which were 'dangerous' to other road users

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Suffolk Police said it urged farmers to remain vigilant to securing trailers safely during the harvest season
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Suffolk Police said it urged farmers to remain vigilant to securing trailers safely during the harvest season

Farmers have been reminded not to overload their trailers when taking to the roads during the harvest season which could cause a ‘hazard' to both themselves and other road users. Suffolk Police said...

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