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Washington Driver Gets Busted For "Creative" Impromptu Tire Chain

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.”

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