Driver in court after lorry tips over on A21 near Battle

A lorry driver appeared in court yesterday (February 7) after their HGV tipped over on the A21 near Battle.

By Alex Watts

Published 7th Feb 2022, 16:48 BST

Updated 8th Feb 2022, 11:46 BST

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A spokesperson for Sussex Roads Police said the lorry tipped on its side near the junction with Whatlington Garage on January 22 last year “due to an insecure load”.

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They released a photo of the lorry and the timber load it was carrying.

Lorry tips over on the A21 north of Hastings. Pic: Sussex Roads Police.

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“The driver was in court today and the court took a very dim view,” the spokesperson added.

The driver was given three points on their licence, and ordered to pay a £346 fine and £500 costs.

Magistrates Court results for the Hastings and Rother area