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Bulgarian truck driver alerts police: brakes failed on A6!
On December 19, a Bulgarian truck driver asked the police in the Amberg-Sulzbach district for help because of dangerous brake defects.
Bulgarian truck driver alerts police: brakes failed on A6!
On Friday, December 19th, the police in the Amberg-Sulzbach district had to respond to an unusual call for help. A Bulgarian truck driver turned to officials with an urgent request to ban him from driving his tractor-trailer on the A6. The reason was no small one: the driver noticed a defect in the brake system of his truck on December 18th and immediately reported it to his company. But the reaction was anything but reassuring.
According to the Mittelbayerische report, it quickly became apparent that the alleged repair of the brake problem did not have the desired effect. Instead, the driver discovered that the braking effect of his machine was still inadequate. His boss then instructed him to continue driving, which visibly unsettled the driver and ultimately led to the decision to ask the police for help.
Police find serious deficiencies
The Amberg traffic police then checked the driver's tractor-trailer in the Illschwang area. The officers discovered that the front left brake had not been repaired, but that the brake line had actually been cut. This not only represents a violation of safety regulations, but also endangers traffic safety on the A6.
In addition, the police determined that the vehicle was overloaded by a full 27 percent and had other defects, such as worn tires, a missing indicator and a defective tail lift. The driver was then fired by his employer, and the business owner is now facing charges for serious safety deficiencies, such as the one reporting reveals.
A look at truck safety
The incident highlights the general security situation in the transport sector. While the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles is declining, according to a report by Dekra, there is still a need for action to increase safety standards and comply with legal guidelines. These demands are particularly relevant because Euro NCAP plans to expand the Truck Safe program by 2027, which takes into account new test protocols for passive safety and automated driving functions. With the goal of “Vision Zero” – no fatalities or serious injuries – experts recognize that progress in truck safety will be achieved through concrete measures and not just words, they said Information from Volvo Trucks.
In conclusion, it is to be hoped that the Bulgarian truck driver, after making it clear to him that a brake problem is present, will not only slow down but also take safety on the roads seriously. Traffic safety is no joke and should always be a priority.