‘Surely that’s illegal’: Man causes a stir with odd road act
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So you can imagine our surprise when we saw this image of an Aussie man taking money-saving to new — and dangerous — heights.
The man, who was spotted on Melbourne’s North Road, was inside a trailer pulled by a small red car.
That’s not the issue, though. You see, while on the trailer, he was doing his best to support a fridge bigger than him, with one hand holding onto the bulky appliance and another firmly gripped on the trailer’s railing.
Some passing drivers took note of the man’s dangerous feat while in transit.
One driver who saw the man took a picture and uploaded it online.
‘The things you see on North Road at 5PM on a Sunday’, the poster said.
Many were in disbelief at what they saw.
‘Surely that’s illegal,’ one user said.
‘Safety first… for the fridge,’ another added.
A third said: ‘That moment when you forget your tie-down straps.’
Others even said that the man was ‘a true Aussie’ as they were probably trying to save up the $25 delivery fee they would’ve spent moving the fridge.
‘That is not going anywhere,’ another said.
Wanting cooler heads to prevail, another user called on everybody to ‘chill out’ in the comments section because ‘the guy must be a fridge-magnet’.
We have no words…
Source: YouTube/Tim Thompson
Authorities have yet to comment on the man’s fridge feat.
A glance at Victoria’s rules on vehicle safety reveals there are hefty fines Aussies can end up charged with by transporting unsecured cargo — and that’s ‘even if (the) load doesn’t come loose’.
Individual drivers can be charged $242 and $645, respectively, for loads that are seen as minor and substantial public risks.
Commercial drivers meanwhile are charged $330 and $551 for the same offence.
The Victorian government recommends suitable equipment be used when transporting loads.
On the note of road rules, you may find this article on a little-known rule that could end up costing you $600 if you break it very useful.
If you aren’t a whizz for road rules, don’t worry! A US expat who moved Down Under shared things that confused her when she first moved here.
So, what do you think of the man’s dangerous transport of the fridge?
Share your thoughts and opinions below!
Whether it's finding a great discount or using vouchers, we'll take any opportunity we can get!
So you can imagine our surprise when we saw this image of an Aussie man taking money-saving to new — and dangerous — heights.
The man, who was spotted on Melbourne’s North Road, was inside a trailer pulled by a small red car.
That’s not the issue, though. You see, while on the trailer, he was doing his best to support a fridge bigger than him, with one hand holding onto the bulky appliance and another firmly gripped on the trailer’s railing.
Some passing drivers took note of the man’s dangerous feat while in transit.
This man grabbed the attention of onlookers for his unique and dangerous way of transporting his fridge. Credit: Facebook
One driver who saw the man took a picture and uploaded it online.
‘The things you see on North Road at 5PM on a Sunday’, the poster said.
Many were in disbelief at what they saw.
‘Surely that’s illegal,’ one user said.
‘Safety first… for the fridge,’ another added.
A third said: ‘That moment when you forget your tie-down straps.’
Others even said that the man was ‘a true Aussie’ as they were probably trying to save up the $25 delivery fee they would’ve spent moving the fridge.
‘That is not going anywhere,’ another said.
Wanting cooler heads to prevail, another user called on everybody to ‘chill out’ in the comments section because ‘the guy must be a fridge-magnet’.
We have no words…
Source: YouTube/Tim Thompson
Authorities have yet to comment on the man’s fridge feat.
A glance at Victoria’s rules on vehicle safety reveals there are hefty fines Aussies can end up charged with by transporting unsecured cargo — and that’s ‘even if (the) load doesn’t come loose’.
Individual drivers can be charged $242 and $645, respectively, for loads that are seen as minor and substantial public risks.
Commercial drivers meanwhile are charged $330 and $551 for the same offence.
The Victorian government recommends suitable equipment be used when transporting loads.
On the note of road rules, you may find this article on a little-known rule that could end up costing you $600 if you break it very useful.
If you aren’t a whizz for road rules, don’t worry! A US expat who moved Down Under shared things that confused her when she first moved here.
So, what do you think of the man’s dangerous transport of the fridge?
Share your thoughts and opinions below!
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