The Washington State Patrol (WSP) discovered several serious violations on a commercial vehicle traveling on I-5.
According to a July 15 statement from the WSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau, a pickup with an attached trailer “was rolling down I-5 in Everett with serious issues.”
A closer look at the vehicle revealed several violations, including:
- 10K lbs over limit
- No breakaway cable
- No trailer brakes
- Worn safety chain
- Overweight on all 4 trailer tires
- Tire rubbing frame
- Missing lug nuts
WSP says that the vehicle was taken out-of-service and that citations were issued for the various violations.
You can see WSP photos of the equipment violations below.
