Photo: BC Hwy Patrol
BC Highway Patrol published a photo that speaks for itself, but left the police speechless.
The photo, published on Wednesday morning, shows a truck with an on-board platform, no rear window, no passenger door, no seat belts, and the seats themselves appear to be exposed to the elements.
The vehicle was stopped on Highway 3A on April 14, north of Castlegar BC
“I’ve been on a highway patrol for more than 20 years and it’s one of the worst I’ve seen. They are rare, but I wouldn’t even want to drive this thing off the road in a private property, not a chance, “Capt. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol told Castanet.
Halskov says the driver was stopped on the way to pick up his grandson at a school bus stop. “It’s scary. It’s obviously extremely dangerous. I shudder to think if this has happened in previous cases and I’m very lucky that nothing happened has happened up to this point. “
Numerous coupons were handed to the driver and the vehicle was taken off the road, probably forever, unless it could pass inspection.
He (the driver) received what is called a notice and an order, which is a notice of inspection, and this was given the highest level, which is a first-level inspection, to take him immediately to a facility for the purpose of inspection. the vehicle to make sure it complies with the Motor Vehicles Act and regulations, ”Halskov said.
“I want to say that right now you need doors, seats and you need seat belts to work and, you know, you need the right lighting and brakes to work and, you know, all the things that come with it. a vehicle when presented for sale at a dealership. That is the minimum requirement. “
Halskov said they are always on the lookout for dangerous vehicles, “this is part of our goal, the highway patrol is not only law enforcement, but also safety for drivers, as well as for vehicles that drive to make sure they are safe. to get from A to B. “
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– BC Highway Patrol (@BCHwyPatrol) April 20, 2022
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