A set of truck drivers passing through Fort Nelson were pulled over by a B.C. Highway Patrol officer twice in one day and issued several fines for neglecting necessary maintenance.
The black tractor-less semi-trailer was stopped for inspection by a Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officer while they drove on Highway 97, just outside of the community. The pair of Alberta drivers told the officer they needed gas and would return for inspection.
After the tandem drivers drove off, they did not return, but they were spotted by B.C. Highway Patrol on the side of the road trying to fix the rear suspension, which officers later determined was not functional, according to highway patrol.
During this stop on the morning of July 28, the patrol officer also determined the logs were not in order and the drivers were issued $1,018 in fines – the patrol said the drivers were instructed to seek out a local mechanic for repairs.
That evening at 5:59 p.m., the same highway patrol officer saw the tandem drivers, still in the black tractor he pulled over.
“The truck was pulled over with the same two drivers, the same inaccurate log books, and the same non-functioning rear suspension,” wrote B.C. Highway Patrol.
Their officer issued another fine of $1,927, bringing the total cost of their negligence to $2,945 – in addition to a Notice and Order stating the vehicle does not comply with B.C.’s standards, and the seizure of its license plate.
The black trailer hit the road again, but this time it was loaded onto the flatbed of a tow truck, which will be paid for by the negligent drivers.
