The drivers were caught by trading standards officers breaching weight restrictions and were fined up to �225.

They were stopped in various locations in the county, including Swarkestone Bridge near Derby, which is classed as an ancient monument.

Officials say they will carry out similar checks in the future.

Drivers warned

The offences took place between April and June last year.

Councillor Walter Burrows, Derbyshire County Council's cabinet member for public protection and transport, said: "Trading standards officers respond to complaints by residents and local councillors concerned about heavy vehicles using roads they shouldn't.

"Weight restrictions are put in place for good reasons, to improve safety for residents, pedestrians and other road users and to protect the environment.

"Signs are in place to alert drivers to roads with weight restrictions and we will continue to carry out checks and prosecute where we find it is being broken."