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Bulgarian truck driver scares police: brakes fail!
A Bulgarian truck driver asked the police for help on December 19th to avoid having to continue driving after safety defects.
Bulgarian truck driver scares police: brakes fail!
On Friday, December 19th, a Bulgarian truck driver caused a stir on the A6 in the Amberg-Sulzbach district when he asked the police for help to stop him from continuing his journey. The day before, December 18th, the driver had noticed a defect in the brake system of his tractor-trailer and immediately reported it to his company. Even though a specialist company was called to carry out repairs, it turned out after the alleged repair that the braking effect was still inadequate. Despite his concerns, the company boss asked the driver to continue driving, which led him to ask the police for assistance. [Mittelbayerische](https://www.mittelbayerische.de/lokales/stadt-amberg-und-landkreis-amberg-sulzbach/lasterfahrer-rief-auf-a6-im-kreis-amberg-sulzbach-polizei-zu-hilfe-er-wollte-gestoppt- Werden-20190736) reports that the Amberg traffic police then checked the tractor-trailer and found that the front left brake had not been repaired, but had the brake line had been cut.
As police assessed the situation, the driver was instructed not to drive the tractor-trailer until the damage was properly repaired. In addition, the entrepreneur is now displayed. What is worrying is that the driver's truck not only had technical defects, but was also 27 percent overloaded. This contributed significantly to the danger in road traffic. According to a report from Verkehrsrundschau, the truck's tires were also worn out, a turn signal was missing and the tail lift did not work. These defects and the overloaded condition ultimately led to the driver being fired by his employer.
Summary of shortcomings
- Bremsen fehlerhaft
- Lkw um 27 Prozent überladen
- Abgefahrene Reifen
- Fehlender Blinker und andere Leuchten
- Defekte Ladebordwand
In the context of these developments, it is important to consider the general safety standards in freight transport. A report by Dekra points out that although the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles is declining, there is still a need for action. Heavy trucks in particular are often involved in accidents that endanger not only the drivers but also other road users. The requirements for truck safety include not only mechanical aspects, but also knowledge of driver assistance systems, which can be crucial to achieving Vision Zero - no fatalities or serious injuries.
The incidents surrounding the Bulgarian truck driver show that there is an urgent need to raise safety standards in transport and ensure that all vehicles comply with legal requirements. This is the only way we can work together to ensure a safer future in road traffic.