Semi-truck refused to install tire chains and drove away, Vail CO
TrafficA semi-truck at a checkpoint near the I-70 eastbound off-ramp in Vail, Colorado, did not put on tire chains as required and kept driving despite instructions to stop. The driver was cited for this violation. There was a language barrier during the interaction.
Audio|Source: Colorado State Patrol - Eagle County (4c)
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Transcript:
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This is going to be a traffic complaint coming from Vail.
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Sergeant wanted to let us know that one of the semis that failed to chain up at the traffic stop at the 180 off ramp.
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There was a language barrier,
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and he tried to ask the driver to turn around and get chains on, but the driver continued eastbound.
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Vehicle plate was California, (number withheld), and...
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(number withheld), and...
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Also, (number withheld), again out of California, I do have a driver name.
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He was also cited at the time of stop for no chains.
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Again, this was at the 180 eastbound.
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Location mentioned:
I-70, Vail, CO
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