Utility Trailer Violations June 14

The Questions must be asked.... with so many violations in the Richmond Area who
is telling the police to look the other way?


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Florida Trailer in Total Violations being towed by a Virginia Taged Vehicle on
Parham Road

Safety Chains are not being used... If they work at all
Trailer On Parham Road
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Trailer with non working lights
Trailer On Parham Road

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Repair job on Safety Chains is questionable.
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This Trailer Is a double axial trailer it has no inspection and the breakaway cable
is not connected. Also the Safety Chains will not hold this over 3,000 GWR pound trailer
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Let's be honest... does this look like a trailer that should be on the road?
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A double Axel trailer and once again no inspection a violation
and where are the safety chains?
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Pick up on Woodman Road
This Pick up has an expired inspection..... maybe he is waiting for the truck
to get 25 years old then he can go down to DMV and get an Antique Tag
and not have to bother getting this dangerous Pick up inspected.
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This trailer is attached to the pick up with the expired inspection sticker.
No safety chains are attached and look at the angle of the trailer.
In complete violation of State Code.....
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Chains are not connected correctly this is an accident waiting to happen.
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Look..... No safety Chains on Staples Mill road.....
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Utility Trailer Violations June 7

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Note: Holmes Trailers is one of the Companies that fought the Reflector Tape Law in Virginia. They use a cheap reflector that falls off... The issue is.. it is not working so why not put the DOT Type C-2 Tape on the Trailer... Because it cost $8.00.

Here is the picture of the Holmes Trailer.... Note Non working Lights...Why?
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Trailer with broken Taillight... Note they shatter and they do not hold up well.
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Another Holmes Trailer... Note.. look at the downward pressure the Trailer is overloaded and the breakaway cable is not connected.
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U Haul trailer not properly connected... Safety Chains on one side.
This Vehicle will loose control if the Trailer Comes Off The Hitch.
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Trailer From Florida...No Safety Chains At all.
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Same Trailer from Florida.... Non Working Taillights.
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This Trailer is in the parking lot of a Fire station.
Note... Carabiner pins Page 3 are not rated for this application.
They will bend... go here to see what happens
http://www.dangeroustrailers.org/uploads/TA14new.pdf

Double Axil trailer in Violation of Federal Code Expired Inspection Sticker
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Over loaded trailer and poor condition of trailer.
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Trailer hitch is bowing up and questionable safety chains.
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Over 50 Utility Trailer Violations In One Week

Please Note.... These Violations are the one's that Either Pass me or I just happen to be near. I do not look or drive to find these violations.

NOTE I am adding More on Monday April 13


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• Non working Right Taillight but does have required reflector Tape Law... Still a violation by not having a working Taillight.

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• An Even Closer View of Offending Trailer... Bumper, Wires, and Total Disregard for Public Safety

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• Closer View of Offending Trailer.... Loose Wires and Wires are not connected that is why the lights do not work.

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• Angle Of Trailer is Not Proper... One of the Worst I've Seen and Bumper is Starting To Get Metal Fatigue. Wires are also a mess.

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• Non Working Taillights and you only see one light working from the Pick Up Again Violation of State Code

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• The Wires are frayed and the lights are not working.. Trailer is Not Inspected... Double Axel Trailer and is in violation of State Code.

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• Click On Picture For Bigger ViewNon Working Taillight and bumper is going to fall off

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• Hook Up is Suspect as hitch is not tightened

Weekly Violations Week Of Februray 8

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This is that Company Again... The one where this Company lost it's trailer and hit the Grandmother. Look at the condition of the SAFETY CHAINS.... A complete violation also no pin is in the hole and the angle of the trailer going to the hitch is suspect. An accident waiting to happen.


Another View of suspect trailer from Vermeer... Safety chains are suspect...


Overloaded trailer... look at the tires.. are they rated to tow??? The trailer tire is not rated as a
ST Tire and look at the axle... how long will it take the punishment before it breaks?


A Complete Violation!! No Inspection Sticker at All!!!! Look at the Safety Chains they should not be dragging on the ground.... The Hitch is starting to have Metal Fatigue The pin is just a piece of wire... an accident just waiting to happen.... Complete Violation Of Federal Laws...

Another View Of suspect Trailer



This is a view of a homemade trailer.... Yes anybody can do the same... they can go to the dump and buy a Old Pick up truck and just cut it in half and make a trailer. Is this trailer SAFE?


Again... This is happening in EVERY STATE and IN EVERY locality.

Here is what happen in Virginia...

It was caused by a HOMEMADE TRAILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


"In Summary, this crash was caused when a homemade trailer detached from the pick up
that towed it. It struck a Cadillac traveling in lthe opposing lanes of traffic, fatally
injuring the driver. Trailers are a special class of vehicle and all are subject to some
requirements regarding lights and chains. While the Code exempts some smaller trailers,
those designed to carry over 3000 pounds are required to have brakes and to be inspected
beyond the initial visual confirmations of a VIN plate.

"HOWEVER, VIRGINIA STATE CODE IS SILENT AS TO ANY DESIGN OR
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THOSE VEHICLES OR FOR TOWING
CHAINS AND HITCHES. The purpose of this TECHNICAL ALERT is to draw attention
to the POTENTIAL dangers of unsafe trailers on roadways in the Commonwealth. In many
cases, towed trailers may be in OBVIOUS violations of safety codes that relate to lighting,
braking and inspection requirements. Wherever possible, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
should be trained in ways to quickly and easily identify such vehicles. In other cases, a trailer
may meet all legal requirements but still be hazardous when used in transportation. THE TEAM
RECOMMENDS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DEPARTMENT
OF STATE POLICE AND OR MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
REVIEW THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND CONSIDER WAYS TO
IMPROVE SAFETY WITH REGARD TO TRAILERS OPERATED ON VIRGINIA ROADS.

I did not write this the crash team did. Can you guess what's been done so far???
NOTHING!!!!!!! Except to push me away, I asked for help and all I get in return is a
revision to my law trying to undo it. This is not the way it should be........

Weekly Violations Week Of Februray 1

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Trailer Over 3,000 Pounds Expired Inspection Sticker


Home Made Trailer... Tires are bald trailer is in suspect condition



Non Working Lights On Trailer

Weekly Violations Week Of January 18

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Lights are not working, objects in trailer blocking working lights on pick up but at least he has Reflector tape.



This company has a total disregard for trailer safety. I have over 10 pictures of this company and all have violations. No Safety Chain!!! Breakaway cable not connected!



No pin in the hole. Bumper is not rated to tow this trailer, chains are not hooked properly and the trailer is in deplorable condition.


This is Holmes Trailers idea of complying with the Reflector Tape law in Virginia. They are so cheep they put these two little reflectors on each end of the trailer. I have called numerous times about the quality of their product and never got a phone call back. The point is the DOT C-2 Tape from 3M company is simply the best and easiest way to comply with the law.




No Tape on back of trailer and in rain conditions you can see how hard it is to see this trailer.


This trailer has not been inspected since 2000!!! What is worse it was taken ONE BLOCK from the State Police Office On US 1... This is a total violation of Federal Standards.



Here is that Lawn Company Again... Expired Inspection Sticker... Hitch is starting to FAIL and no breakaway cable is hooked up and no pin in the hole.

Weekly Violations Week Of January 25

FARM TAG USE being abused!! This Trailer Was At a park for commercial use, This trailer will never get inspected again.

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Simply an accident waiting to happen, wires everywhere and what size ball do you use?

Would this tire Pass An Inspection?

An Illegal use of a Screw... No Standards!

The Breakaway Cable Is Not Connected!