In a seasonal twist on highway safety, regulators have issued a stern reminder to drivers: please stop carving jack-o’-lanterns into dashboard cup holders.
The warning comes after a fiery incident in Ohio, where a trucker lit a real candle inside his pumpkin while driving at night. The result: a melted dashboard and one very embarrassed driver.
“I thought it was festive,” the driver told authorities. “Didn’t expect it to turn into a pumpkin-flavored bonfire.”
Officials now recommend drivers stick to safer alternatives like pumpkin-scented air fresheners or LED decorations. “Open flames and diesel vibrations are not a good mix,” warned one spokesperson.
But not everyone is complying. “I wired a battery-powered LED into mine,” boasted driver Tammy Brooks. “Now my cab has Halloween mood lighting. The DOT can pry it from my cold, decorative hands.”
CB chatter shows divided opinions. Some think the crackdown is overkill, while others are just glad the rule is clear. “If you want to carve something in your truck, make it your logbook,” joked one driver.
Rumors suggest next year’s fall safety campaign may target inflatable turkeys strapped to truck roofs. Drivers are already bracing for impact.
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