An unusual and downright unsafe vehicle situation was revealed on a San Francisco freeway on Tuesday, thanks to an observant and concerned citizen who contacted authorities to report a big rig truck illegally towing another truck using nothing but a metal pipe. The California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division informed the public through a social media post about the incident and the swift action taken to mitigate a potentially hazardous condition on the road.
Upon receiving the tip-off, the CHP-San Francisco Area and the Golden Gate Division Commercial Operations Unit responded to find the concerning rig. Sure enough, the reality of the situation was as precarious as the report: not only was the second big rig tractor being towed by a mere metal pipe, but also, upon inspection, officers discovered the brake chambers of the truck were dragging on the ground, demonstrating that they were nonfunctional. This poses a significant danger to everyone on the freeway.
The driver received a citation for the risky roadside improvisation, and both the trucks were removed from the freeway. This time, they were towed properly by actual tow trucks.
