Police in Canada stopped a semitruck that was being held together with ratchet straps, according to Carscoops.
The stop also revealed a toddler traveling in the vehicle without a seat belt.
The combination of severe safety infractions led officers to fine the driver and remove the dangerous rig from the highway.
The truck will not be allowed back on the road until repairs are made.
Safety Violations Behind the Stop
The case centers on a commercial vehicle that was still in service despite structural problems serious enough to draw police attention.
Ratchet straps were apparently being used to hold parts of the semitruck together, a makeshift fix that raised immediate concerns about the rig's roadworthiness.
The unbuckled toddler added another layer to the safety failures officers recorded during the stop.
Authorities treated the findings as multiple severe violations rather than a single lapse.
The driver was fined, and the vehicle was ordered off the highway until the necessary repairs are completed.
The incident highlights the risks of putting a compromised heavy vehicle into service, particularly when passengers are on board.
