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Ban Trucks over 10 Wheels on Tennessee US 421

Ban Trucks over 10 Wheels on Tennessee US 421

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 10 months ago
This is a scenic area that is enjoyed by local families, tourists and motorcyclists. We have seen too many close calls from Tractor Trailers using that road as a short cut to their destinations. The road is extremely curvy and only 2 lanes with no shoulders. On 10-27-07 a local resident was riding his motorcycle and as he approached a curve there was a truck stretching from almost ditch-to-ditch. If he had not had on protective gear he would be dead today. Instead he is in the hospital with a broken back in 3 places, internal bleeding, several broken ribs, fractured clavicle, and spinal injuries, he may be paralyzed. We need to STOP trucks over 10 wheels from using this road, any trucks over 10 wheels should be required to have a escort both front and rear to avoid any dangers. This is a serious matter, it is something that needs action now, before someone else get hurt or killed. This is NOT the only time this has happened. Example and scene photos, the truck pictured is NOT the one involved, just an example from this road.. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/cbr929rrerion/truck.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/cbr929rrerion/tires.jpg

Updates

November 5, 2007

I have submitted a formal request for a traffic safety audit to the Department of Transportation. Documentation regarding the recent collisions on US 421 is currently under review by a local representative who has expressed interest in our proposal for vehicle restrictions.

November 5, 2007

The increased support confirms this issue has reached a critical level of public visibility. I am now compiling these names to present as evidence during my upcoming meeting with the Department of Transportation officials. These signatures will serve as the primary exhibit for our formal request to restrict heavy vehicle traffic on US 421.

Reached 100 supporters

November 5, 2007

6 Comments

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Dave Nasser
18 years ago Featured

BAN THEM. roads too skinny for big rigs. simple as that.

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Mike Sinclair
18 years ago Featured

I ride this road every weekend and it is terrifying when a big rig comes around the bend. They take up the whole lane and then some. Something has to change before someone gets killed.

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Ashley Ortiz
18 years ago Featured

heard about the guy on the motorcycle and it makes me sick. poor man. need to keep these huge trucks out of our scenic areas.

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Tom Fuentes
18 years ago Featured

Way too dangerous for regular cars and bikes. If they need to haul big loads they can take the interstate. Stay off 421!!

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Sarah Lawson
18 years ago Featured

My family drives this way to visit relatives and we have had so many scares. Those trucks dont belong on these curves.

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Jennifer Cooper
18 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. The accidents are happening way too often now. Tired of holding my breath every time I see a semi approaching on a blind turn.

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