This is not something you see every day – and for good reason. An interesting DIY windscreen fix has landed this driver in a spot of bother.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Safety and Compliance Officers intercepted this truck and found an interesting windscreen wiper situation that they say “could have ended in disaster”.
According to the regulator, the driver had rigged up ratchet straps to operate their windscreen wipers.
“During the inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered by our Safety and Compliance Officers that a loose nut was the cause of the issue, and once fixed the wipers were back in motion,” said an NHVR spokesperson.
“Our officers spoke with the driver of the heavy vehicle and provided some guidance on preventative measures to be taken in future. No fines or penalties were issued to the driver.”
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