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I'm sure Keith appreciates that info that was unknown prior to your well informed post.
Well before it stretches across her chest.I just want to know, when do you stop tightening that strap?
I assume this sign is on the border between England and Wales...
Why?I assume this sign is on the border between England and Wales...
Spoken like someone who's been everywhere, man.Not enough "l"s and "h"s and too many hard "k"s to be Welsh, but I see where you were coming from..
Photoshopped?I'm wondering how many years the photographer waited for a rainbow to appear in the right place, if it was pure serendipity, or if maybe they drove around with the sign in their auto looking for a rainbow then stuck the sign in the ground and took the shot.
Because it makes a better joke than "I assume this sign is in the Shire of Hindmarsh"Why?
driven thru that (at the time) one stoplight armpit of Fla. lol
The ole fashioned truckin’ coke in the open trick. Millions in coke, cover with sand, strap it and everyone thinks you are a dumbass and not a coke mule.
That's certainly a possibility. But I think it more likely that there is a state law that all loads must be strapped down and some cop had ticketed him before for hauling sand without the strap.The ole fashioned truckin’ coke in the open trick. Millions in coke, cover with sand, strap it and everyone thinks you are a dumbass and not a coke mule.
The state law would more likely be something like: "All loads must be secured." The person who strapped the pile of sand would have known that this is not how you secure it. It's just a visual joke.That's certainly a possibility. But I think it more likely that there is a state law that all loads must be strapped down and some cop had ticketed him before for hauling sand without the strap.The ole fashioned truckin’ coke in the open trick. Millions in coke, cover with sand, strap it and everyone thinks you are a dumbass and not a coke mule.
You underestimate just how stupid State legislatures can be and are in many cases. Back when seatbelt laws were first being passed, a couple states required seatbelt use on motorcycles too. Most states have some really stupid laws. Fortunately, they are so fucking stupid that they are not enforced (except maybe occasionally by really stupid cops).The state law would more likely be something like: "All loads must be secured." The person who strapped the pile of sand would have known that this is not how you secure it. It's just a visual joke.That's certainly a possibility. But I think it more likely that there is a state law that all loads must be strapped down and some cop had ticketed him before for hauling sand without the strap.The ole fashioned truckin’ coke in the open trick. Millions in coke, cover with sand, strap it and everyone thinks you are a dumbass and not a coke mule.
Effective legislation, yes, or effective vompany policy, would certainly consider all possible cargoes and use appropriate language.You underestimate just how stupid State legislatures can be and are in many cases. Back when seatbelt laws were first being passed, a couple states required seatbelt use on motorcycles too. Most states have some really stupid laws. Fortunately, they are so fucking stupid that they are not enforced (except maybe occasionally by really stupid cops).The state law would more likely be something like: "All loads must be secured." The person who strapped the pile of sand would have known that this is not how you secure it. It's just a visual joke.
Englebert HumperdinckThat went into the naming of:
A Waterfall.
Thing obviously work differently in the US. In Australia we have had load restraint laws for decades, and we have freely available guides on how to secure loads - one tailored for heavy vehicles, and another for light vehicles.Effective legislation, yes, or effective vompany policy, would certainly consider all possible cargoes and use appropriate language.You underestimate just how stupid State legislatures can be and are in many cases. Back when seatbelt laws were first being passed, a couple states required seatbelt use on motorcycles too. Most states have some really stupid laws. Fortunately, they are so fucking stupid that they are not enforced (except maybe occasionally by really stupid cops).The state law would more likely be something like: "All loads must be secured." The person who strapped the pile of sand would have known that this is not how you secure it. It's just a visual joke.
But if a state senator is driving, and his car is hit by a box flying off someone's pickup, he might storm into the legislature and draft a law to fix that exact problem. A quick deal to support someone else's trash hauling bill, no debate, and suddenly anything not inside the vehicle has to be literally strapped.
The law itself does not stipulate any particular method of securing loads. It simply lists the following general requirements:
is a guide only. You can meet the load restraint requirements in another way, however you must be able to demonstrate that your method complies with the law.
Load restraint
You must restrain any load you are carrying to ensure it:
• stays on the vehicle
• does not adversely affect the stability of the vehicle
• does not protrude from the vehicle in a way that can injure people, damage property or cause an obstruction.
Loads will move if not properly restrained. You must choose a load restraint that:
• is fit-for-purpose
• has the rated capacity to restrain the load
• is in good working order.
Generous of you. Or optimistic.Thing obviously work differently in the US.