Must remove the hitch?

[Soundguy]

I agree, one does nit have to stare at the ground to be mindful of terrain. Could be a pothole.. Etc

Not slamming you, but I don't think you need to look at your feet constantly while walking. I'm sure you would notice a huge puddle of oil under the back of a truck or a snow pile that would make the route impassable... all without looking at your feet.

I could care less if people take them out or leave them in. If I slam my shin into one, I say "dumbass" to myself and keep on going about my day. If someone wants to be courteous and take theirs out for my benefit, that is a kind gesture and I appreciate it, but I certainly don't expect it.

 

[Degolyerent]

I don't know what to think about someone that is to lazy to watch where they are going. I am glad I don't live in the city where people don't watch where they are going and take for granted that someone has cleared a pathway for them.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Keep hearing "watch where you're walking"...Personally I don't spend my life walking around looking at my feet..Everyone I know that leaves the drawbar in has admitted that they are too lazy to remove them...I don't ask what else they are too lazy to do when hooking the trailer up because I'd rather not know.

Personally, I have 4 different drawbars for different trailers that I own. When I'm done towing, even for a few hours, the drawbars are removed and stored. I see no reason to leave them installed..Never have, never will.

Slam me all you want.

I do the same as you. And also have 4 bars.

Chris

 

[bcp]

The complaint here is not about whether the hitch is in or out, it is about being legally required to take it out when not towing.

Bruce

 

[Wolfy]

For a while they were also talking about making people remove plow frames from their trucks during the summer. Another useless law that will never pass.

 

[Soundguy]

Hey wait, how about having to show our 'papers' when traveling too.


Govt has assumed way too much power, and way too many laws on the books as it is...

 

[timswi]

The complaint here is not about whether the hitch is in or out, it is about being legally required to take it out when not towing.

Bruce

Maybe I missed something but no one is calling for a law...Just some concern for your fellow man, of which there appears to be none..Oh well.

 

[Pixguy]

I thought we had discussed this recently. I looked for a thread but didn't find one quickly so... new thread. Had a guy at work this past week knock his shin on a hitch in the parking lot and report an injury because of it. This prompted the company to release a company wide email pointing out IL state regulation stating you must remove the hitch (or cover it in a red cover) and please comply with said provisions for safety. So I looked it up. Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of HB3669 :confused2:

There are some politicians who indeed want it to be a law. Fortunately it didn't pass.

I leave mine in and grease it and watch where I walk to avoid all obstacles high and low.

 

[Soundguy]

Maybe I missed something but no one is calling for a law...Just some concern for your fellow man, of which there appears to be none..Oh well.

Leaving a db in, in and of itself does not show a lack of care for others. If you feel that you have to walk within a few inches of my vehicle, just practice some personal responsibility. What if there was a pothole 6" behind my bumper, if you don't see my db, you won't see the pothole.

Remember kids, be careful, its a dangerous world out there, look both ways before crossing roads, and occasionally check out your surroundings!

What if someone is loading their groceries, and their 2yr old is standing there and you walk over the kid because you have to be so close to someones vehicle. And feel offended to occasional glance at the path you are walking??

 

[timswi]

Leaving a db in, in and of itself does not show a lack of care for others. If you feel that you have to walk within a few inches of my vehicle, just practice some personal responsibility. What if there was a pothole 6" behind my bumper, if you don't see my db, you won't see the pothole.

Remember kids, be careful, its a dangerous world out there, look both ways before crossing roads, and occasionally check out your surroundings!

What if someone is loading their groceries, and their 2yr old is standing there and you walk over the kid because you have to be so close to someones vehicle. And feel offended to occasional glance at the path you are walking??

Good grief.