A public weighbridge is, as the name suggests, a weighbridge
that is available for the public to use. The Weights and Measures
Act 1985 requires operators of public weighbridges need to hold a
certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector of Weights
and measures. This ensures that they can perform their duties
competently and honestly. No one can operate public weighing
equipment unless he or she holds a certificate. There are currently
no public weighbridges in The City of London and therefore Public
Weighbridge Operators tests are not conducted by this
authority.