Police called to Forth Road Bridge as HGV attempts to cross despite ban

Traffic was held as the lorry was turned back from crossing the bridge.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Around 10.40am on Tuesday 5 January an articulated HGV attempted to cross the Forth Road Bridge while restrictions were in place.

“Officers temporarily stopped traffic heading northbound to allow the HGV to be turned around safely.

“The male driver was subsequently charged with using a prohibited vehicle on a restricted road.

“The public are thanked for their patience and cooperation during this time.”

** NEW ** #A90 NB traffic being held to turn a HGV prior to crossing the forth road bridge. Police onsite now pic.twitter.com/QOS1YsnAJk

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) January 5, 2016

The bridge was closed to all traffic on December 4 last year after a structural fault was found.

It was then re-opened on December 23 to all vehicles except HGVs.

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