Braintree district: Farmers given permission to grit public roads (From Gazette)

Braintree district: Farmers given permission to grit public roads

10:00am Saturday 11th February 2012 in Braintree

Farmers across the district have been given special permission to help to grit and clear snow from public roads.

Rules prohibiting vehicles that are not adapted and used solely for gritting to undertake the work, have been relaxed.

They can also use red diesel.

During this period of extreme weather HM Revenue & Customs said agricultural tractors on public roads clearing snow or gritting to provide access to schools, hospitals, a remote dwelling, or communities cut off by ice and snow can continue to use red diesel.

More details can be obtained by calling the Excise and Customs Helpline on 0845 010 9000