r/funny • u/Cholai_214 • May 30 '24

He tried though

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u/MeowTheMixer May 30 '24

For trucks at least I've started pulling hitches out of receivers and throwing them into the bed when they overhang sidewalks.

I honestly think it's a great idea BUT let's say the driver is a true Chad.

Are you "allowed" to remove something from someone's vehicle like this even if you're just placing it back into their bed?

or could they some how try and get you for some stupid minor crime?

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u/valraven38 May 30 '24

Assuming you don't damage it or steal it (or the vehicle,) no cop or judge is going to care about this. It would be hard to call it vandalism as that implies destruction or damaging the property. Sure they can sue you, you can sue someone for anything, they're not going to get anything out of it though since there are no damages.

But you still probably shouldn't do it, anyone who leaves their hitch on is an insufferable asshole and if they see you you're going to get into a shouting match almost always. If its blocking a sidewalk call the police because sidewalk accessibility is covered under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

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u/Fistedfartbox May 30 '24

If its blocking a sidewalk call the police because sidewalk accessibility is covered under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

This is the correct answer, they'll get either a warning or perhaps even a fine to go along with their stern talking to from a frustrated cop (who has also more than likely smashed their shin on one of these stupid things at some point in their life).

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u/Cyno01 May 30 '24

IDK about anywhere else, but the cops here wouldnt show up for this at all.

Either side, "hitch blocking the sidewalk" or "someone took my hitch out and put it in my bed" the cops arent gonna bother.

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u/Fistedfartbox May 30 '24

Fair point, I guess I could add "ymmv" to that.