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Rural roads are being ruined by lorry drivers ignoring weight restrictions, according to the Local Government Association.The LGA, which acts as representative for councils in England and Wales, said there is "bedlam" on minor roads and a number of accidents had taken place recently as a result.The association is calling for councils to be given tougher powers to tackle the problem – with fixed penalty notices of £50 currently in place if drivers ignore weight...