Probably because it's the law.
I had a cop ask me to weld some safety chains on his boat trailer. When he brought them over they were way too small. When I mentioned it to him he said that he'd rather have the trailer break away instead of slamming into the back of his pick up. He said you have to have them but there is nothing about the size.
There should be a law on size as well. Years ago when I lived in Toronto someone lost their boat on the 400. It went into the other lanes and killed at least one person in another car.
Good points. I could not live with killing someone, especially so I didn't hurt my bumper or gate. That's the most important function of the chains.
If it flips you over or ??, too bad, it's supposed to give people time to avoid your damn boat, car ??
A total lose to our stuff should not have anything to do with using chains. 100% for innocent bystanders 1st, if it happens to save our stuff.
Nice added bonus. Actually I just decided to order a new emergency switch. My trailer is old & I want a new one. $12 won't kill me.
I like cops, they protect my wife & kids from morons when I'm gone. Sorry to say, that one sounds like a dick!!
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