FIVE drivers of HGV vehicles who breached weight restrictions have been caught.

Oxfordshire County Council tweeted this afternoon that the drivers were ordered to pay more than £2,000 in fines and costs yesterday.

It said weight restrictions are in place for good reason and that there is a maximum possible fine of £1,000.

To report suspected overweight vehicles, go to www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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