Crackdown on illegal emissions ‘cheat’ lorries

Lorries that are illegally polluting the atmosphere via emission “cheats” face a crackdown, with random checks beginning in August.

Operators and drivers that break the law by using modifications to get around clean air rules will have to have the emissions system fixed within 10 days or face a fine and ban.

Jesse Norman, the transport minister, said: “I welcome this crackdown on rogue hauliers who cheat the system by installing bogus devices which lead to increased pollution.”