Removal of Wheels and Rims and the Chaining up of Axles
| Entry Date | October 5, 2004 |
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| Issue Number | 04-024-VEH |
| Name | Donald Bridge, Jr. |
| Agency | Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Address | 60 State StreetWethersfield, CT, 06161United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (860) 263-5446 |
| Fax | (860) 263-5587 |
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| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | When a vehicle has had a tire or rim problem and a driver or owner has either singled out the axle or has removed the wheels and chained up the axle. |
| Justification or Need | Some inspectors feel this is an unsafe condition. Requesting guidance as to whether this scenario is considered unsafe and should be placed out of service. |
| Request for Action | The chaining up of an axle allows for too many complications and in my opinion is not a safe practice. |