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<blockquote data-quote="Topper1" data-source="post: 132719" data-attributes="member: 22814"><p>Trailer brakes are a must, in due diligence, liability and in lawful perspectives.</p><p>A lot of us have had controllers fail, wiring failures, blown tires, etc and managed to limp home with extreme caution.</p><p>It always comes down to state of mind in admitting freely that there is an issue, and that YOU are actively doing EVERYTHING in your power to rectify the situation in a safe and respectful manner.</p><p>>Substantially reduced speed, flashers, beacons, and everything you can reasonably do in respect of the laws in place.</p><p></p><p>I have been escorted by DOT on 2 occasions back to my shop for repairs with blown tires, electrical failures, etc.</p><p>Due diligence and safety must always be a priority, as much as it may suck.</p><p></p><p>People who risk it, make it bad for everyone trying to abide by the laws set in place.</p><p>In my area, the fly-by-nighters towing unsecured skid steers in dump trailers, have made it a nightmare for the rest of us.</p><p>I can almost guarantee, 2/3 times that I will be pulled over and level 1 inspected if I am pulling a skid steer.</p><p>For myself, this is a waste of my time and loss of $$ all because of a couple of lazy people whom could care less about the law and the highway safety acts that we all must abide by. .</p><p></p><p>I have the utmost respect for the boys in blue, at least here locally. They have been a good bunch to deal with, even when I am at fault for an infraction. Enforcement with education.. Respect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Topper1, post: 132719, member: 22814"] Trailer brakes are a must, in due diligence, liability and in lawful perspectives. A lot of us have had controllers fail, wiring failures, blown tires, etc and managed to limp home with extreme caution. It always comes down to state of mind in admitting freely that there is an issue, and that YOU are actively doing EVERYTHING in your power to rectify the situation in a safe and respectful manner. >Substantially reduced speed, flashers, beacons, and everything you can reasonably do in respect of the laws in place. I have been escorted by DOT on 2 occasions back to my shop for repairs with blown tires, electrical failures, etc. Due diligence and safety must always be a priority, as much as it may suck. People who risk it, make it bad for everyone trying to abide by the laws set in place. In my area, the fly-by-nighters towing unsecured skid steers in dump trailers, have made it a nightmare for the rest of us. I can almost guarantee, 2/3 times that I will be pulled over and level 1 inspected if I am pulling a skid steer. For myself, this is a waste of my time and loss of $$ all because of a couple of lazy people whom could care less about the law and the highway safety acts that we all must abide by. . I have the utmost respect for the boys in blue, at least here locally. They have been a good bunch to deal with, even when I am at fault for an infraction. Enforcement with education.. Respect. [/QUOTE]
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