Wild trip: cardboard on car roof only secured with hands

Wild trip: cardboard on car roof only secured with hands

unsafe roof transport of a VW Up solves discussions from

In Monheim am Rhein, an unusual incident recently caused a sensation: a blue VW Up was stopped by a motorcycle police officer on the Baumberger Chaussee because it was unusually loaded. Instead of proper fuse using a clamping belt, a huge cardboard was only "secured" by the hands of the occupants. The 21-year-old driver held the box on the left, while the 24-year-old passenger did this on the right.

The curious scene is reminiscent of a scene from a comedy series, but the danger that emanated from this type of transport quickly became clear. Due to the lack of adequate backup, the cardboard moved uncertainly on the roof of the vehicle and threatened to fall on the street at any time. This increased the risk of accidents significantly, since the driver was neither sufficiently kept in view of the road due to the uncertain cargo.

With a closer inspection, it turned out that the driver was a novice driver who is now punished with a fine of 60 euros and a point in Flensburg. He also had to superior to a safer transport solution for the box. The discussions about this incident in social media are diverse: from horror to carefree action to admiration for the supposed creativity of the occupants, the reactions are sufficient.

an old discussion re -sparked

This incident again raises the discussion about the correct securing of cargo during transport. Especially in the case of bulky goods that cannot be properly stowed inside the vehicle, it is crucial to take suitable security measures to ensure traffic safety. A look at the latest statistics on traffic accidents due to a lack of load securing illustrates the relevance of this topic for traffic safety.

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The incident with the VW Up in Monheim am Rhein illustrates the dangers that come from unsecured load during transport. It shows how important it is to adhere to the applicable traffic rules to ensure your own security and that of other road users. The reactions to this incident also illustrate the different opinions and attitudes towards traffic safety and dealing with unusual situations in road traffic.