When driving in winter weather on the freeway, it’s not only essential to carry tire chains, but make sure ahead of time they’re the right size for the vehicle’s tires.
A driver in Washington was given a hefty fine Thursday when it was discovered they not only had improperly fitting chains, but they used a rather dangerous method to “fix” the issue: a USB cord. Washington State Patrol troopers spotted the vehicle along I-90’s Snoqualmie Pass on Thursday evening as heavy snow fell in the mountains.
“This driver had chains that were too small and used a USB cord to ‘remedy’ the issue,”
Trooper Rick Johnson posted on X. “Not acceptable.”
