"Runaway truck ramps exist in hilly or mountainous areas in case a semi-truck or other large vehicle loses their breaks. They're usually long sand- or gravel-filled ramps that are connected to a steep section of road, allowing a vehicle to come to a gradual stop out of harms way instead of crashing."
"Colorado does not fine or penalize drivers who take advantage of these ramps in case of an emergency, but they will punish drivers who fail to use them leading to a crash. Since these are emergency ramps recreation in any form on them is incredibly dangerous and usually very illegal."
"If a truck needs to use it and you're in the way, either you're toast or the driver will spot you and try to avoid you, likely causing a lot more damage. So don't ski, sled, hike, or do anything on these ramps."
Runaway truck ramps are safety features installed on steep mountain roads to help large vehicles with brake failure come to a gradual stop safely. These sand or gravel-filled ramps prevent catastrophic crashes. Colorado permits emergency use without penalties but punishes drivers who fail to use them and cause accidents. Recreation on these ramps is extremely dangerous and illegal. A video captured someone skiing on the I-70 ramp near Eisenhower Tunnel, demonstrating reckless behavior. Using ramps for skiing, sledding, hiking, or any recreational activity risks death or serious injury, and endangers truck drivers who may swerve to avoid people, causing additional damage.
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