Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[tjkubota93]

There are some power lines in Ohio that actually straddle high speed roads and look to be 15 ft or so. That's fine but when it gets really hot and the lines sag from expansion. Route 23 south of Marion comes to mind but there are others. The line could well be higher than it looks but it sure looks low and sure looks like it is just waiting to be snagged.

Don't drive through there at 5pm in July or August.

 

[ultrarunner]

The truck was permitted for 3000kg, and he was over 4000kg just with the truck. The trailer was 2000kg. She mentioned "you need a device on the truck, you need a device on the trailer" and then talked about penalties, mentioned at some point he was overweight by 4600 kilos (~10,000#!).

The guys mentioned a sticker that they need; another definition of "device" is "a drawing or design", so the 'devices' that they're missing are probably permit stickers for load.

She only wrote him for 2 out of the 5 fines he was up for the violations (violations of weight, lack of stickers, and no commercial drivers license).

Sounds like the truck was registered only for 3000kg gross, when it's probably about that empty. Sounds like wherever they are, the registration is handled by a private company (and you thought government DMVs are incompetent?) and someone messed up and registered the truck really light.

May not be incompetency as some places there is the option to plate for different weights... could just be someone thinking they could get away with it...

My guess the book was not thrown at the driver is because he was cooperative... here, the rig would have been impounded and/or arrangements to have the proper plated equipment brought in to handle it...

 

[Snowback]

If my info is correct, here's a classic picture from Northern BC in Canada. I think this elevator was moved in the early 80's and that truck was a "Dragon Wagon" if anyone remembers those from the WWII era. Anyone with better identifying info please share.

 

[Rara Avis]

If my info is correct, here's a classic picture from Northern BC in Canada. I think this elevator was moved in the early 80's and that truck was a "Dragon Wagon" if anyone remembers those from the WWII era. Anyone with better identifying info please share.

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That grain elevator is the only survivor of eight elevators that used to dominate the community in both visual and economic terms. In its new life as the home of the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, the elevator continues to be an important part of the the town more than a half-century after being built. The elevator now standing in Dawson Creek was built in 1948 as Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator No. 2. The main tower is 35 feet square and 95 feet high. It's purpose was to collect grain from individual farmers, store it in a series of bins inside the elevator and an adjoining annex, and then to ship it out in bulk by rail.

By 1980, six of the eight elevators at Dawson Creek had been demolished. A member of the South Peace Art Society came up with the idea that if one could be saved it would make a unique art gallery. The "Save the Elevator Committee" was formed, and in October 1982 the Alberta Wheat Pool agreed to sell Elevator No. 2 to the city for $2. The catch was that it had to be moved off Wheat Pool property by November 30th.

The move began on November 19, 1982, and by November 26 everything was in place at the new site beside the original Northern Alberta Railway depot, now called NAR Park.

While moving the elevator was the most impressive part of the project, converting the elevator annex into an art gallery was no small feat either. The 12 grain bins inside were a structural part of the building, and extensive modifications, including the addition of supporting columns, were required. When finished, 1,000 square feet of studio space and 200 lineal feet of unique exhibition space were available to artists.

The Dawson Creek Art Gallery opened on October 23, 1983. The exhibition space is a spiraling ramp that climbs about 30 feet. About fourteen exhibitions are presented annually.

NAR Park is also the location of the Visitor Information Centre, the Dawson Creek Museum, two gift shops and a cafe, and the location of the start of the Alaska Highway.

 

[bcp]

The elevator tow truck:

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Bruce

 

[California]

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Oh H*ll No!!

Even if the tractor has its original battlefield armor that structure falling would crush it.

 

[California]

Another photo found online. No tiedowns at all.

 

[Ford850]

Another photo found online. No tiedowns at all.

They probably have the emergency brakes set, so it's not a problem.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Hard to tell, but is that a shadow of a strap going from the front axle to the front rail (driver's front tire)? Could just be darkened wood also..

 

[civilian]

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Where are the tie downs? If they are chains, they have to be pretty heavy to lift up to the top! Let alone the guy getting to the top to pull them up. LOL. Jon