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Local authorities may maintain a register of public weighbridges within their area. They must ensure that weighbridges used for trade are accurate, safe, and suitable for their intended purpose in line with weights and measures legislation. Local authorities also have a duty to assess the competence of weighbridge operators and issue certificates of competency where appropriate. This helps ensure that weighbridges are operated correctly and that measurements used in trade are reliable and legally compliant.