Towing wreck - overloaded hitch
Please people follow the rules and don't run over loaded. First article I've seen like this. Surprised it does not happen as often as this. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2960844-181/chp-hitch-...
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Even if the pizza oven carrier had been a commercial van and trailer combo the van driver can still face civil lawsuits if that was the case.
Now having said that the combo in question would have never passed a new entrant audit or a vehicle safety test for commercial vehicles.
Home made trailer with no certification...
No brakes....
No brake away safety system....
Plus other defects CHIP came up with...
Chip is focused on the trailer/hitch and unsafe accessories for a safe tow with no concern of the towing vehicle.
Now having said that the combo in question would have never passed a new entrant audit or a vehicle safety test for commercial vehicles.
Home made trailer with no certification...
No brakes....
No brake away safety system....
Plus other defects CHIP came up with...
Chip is focused on the trailer/hitch and unsafe accessories for a safe tow with no concern of the towing vehicle.
