All articles tagged with #rolling coal
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
A video showing a truck driver harassing diners by releasing a cloud of diesel exhaust at a fast food restaurant has sparked outrage, highlighting the dangerous and illegal practice of rolling coal, which poses serious health and environmental risks and should be treated as a felony.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
A Reddit user shared a story about a truck driver attempting to "roll coal" on their electric vehicle (EV), a practice that involves emitting large amounts of toxic diesel fumes. Rolling coal is illegal and can pose health risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and EV drivers. The incident highlights the need to address the modification of diesel vehicles and the sale of aftermarket defeat devices. Diesel exhaust contains harmful pollutants that can lead to various health issues, including cancer. People with allergies and respiratory illnesses are particularly vulnerable. The incident sparked discussions about retaliation and the importance of promoting sustainable transportation options.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Dashcam footage captures the moment when a pickup truck driver, engaged in the practice of "rolling coal" to display opposition to environmentalism, rolled coal at another driver and then got pulled over by the police. The video, shared on Reddit, delighted viewers who found it satisfying to see the obnoxious driver face instant karma. While modifying trucks to roll coal is illegal, the practice itself is not specifically illegal in most states, leaving police officers to make judgment calls.