Load of bullshit that the air brakes can't be released.
The air horns that they've been blaring at 100-120db (or more) is tied to the air system that supplies the brakes. If they can blare the horn, they've got air pressure to release the brakes.
The air horns that they've been blaring at 100-120db (or more) is tied to the air system that supplies the brakes. If they can blare the horn, they've got air pressure to release the brakes.
> Heavy-duty tow trucks can transfer air from their system to the trucks to release the brakes, Allen said. Failing that, they could "cage" the brakes, which involves manually backing the brake off each individual wheel.
"We have all the capabilities on our tow trucks to do it … but I don't think anyone would want to," he said.
That's because many companies who provide heavy towing would be hesitant to risk their relationships with trucking companies, Allen said.
This all started with an epic failure by the OPS and the city of Ottawa for allowing vehicles right up the hill in the first place.
They don't have problems shutting down all car traffic for Canada Day, or other events like La Machine. Hell, I've seen specific barriers meant to trap and disable cars in the Byward market.
If you want to determine intention, you're better off looking at action over words. The action taken thus far by the OPS says a hell of a lot.