Authorities Issue Alarm Over Potentially Hazardous Overcrowding
In an incident that occurred on August 25, 2025, at approximately 19:50, a VW Crafter with a caravan on a loading platform was found to be overloaded by more than 30 percent in the German town of Greifswald.
The police, who were the responding agency in this incident, identified the driver as a 33-year-old Georgian national. The vehicle's slow movement drew the attention of the authorities, leading to its location.
Upon assessment, the police determined that the vehicle was significantly overloaded, which could severely impair handling and increase braking distances. As a result, the driver was ordered to stop his journey, and on the spot, he was required to pay a security deposit.
The improper securing or overloading of vehicles poses a significant risk to all road users. This incident serves as a reminder to always secure your load before starting your journey to prevent it from shifting or falling off, and to always check the vehicle's permitted total weight and do not exceed it.
The report is original content by the Police Inspectorate Anklam, as transmitted via news aktuell. However, the name of the police inspector involved in the incident on August 25, 2025, at 19:50 in Greifswald is not publicly available.
For further questions, interested parties can contact the Police Inspectorate Anklam's press office. The contact details are:
- Franziska Höhne, telephone: 03971 251 3041
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.polizei.mvnet.de
It is crucial to ensure the safety of all road users, and this incident underscores the importance of adhering to weight restrictions and proper loading procedures.
