Curious if anyone has actually had success getting something done, or if dashcam footage makes any difference when you file a report.

Almost got taken out by a chunk of drywall flying off a pickup near the Apex exit last week. Not exaggerating, it bounced twice before I could swerve. The truck just kept going.

Seems like every few days there's debris scattered across a lane somewhere between Cary and Durham, and everyone just swerves around it hoping for the best. Mattresses, lumber, random metal scraps. Seen it all this year.

I know it's technically illegal in NC to drive with an unsecured load, but nobody seems to get ticketed for it. Or at least I never hear about enforcement happening. Makes me wonder if troopers are even actively watching for it on 540, or if it just falls through the cracks because it's hard to catch someone after the fact.

Is it even worth calling NC Highway Patrol when you see something like this? Genuine question. I pulled over once to report a ladder sitting in the middle lane and got put on hold for several minutes before giving up.