Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

No specific limit however when combined with a prime mover the overall combination length must not exceed 19 metres.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

If the load for towing is wider than 2 9m then the police must be informed in advance of the journey. Over 3m reflective marker boards driver s mate and notification to police required. Overhanging loads what you need to know. Transport regulations set out the rules for carrying loads on vehicles.

Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the. Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle. Up to 1m no markings required. 60 of the distance between the point of articulation at the front of the trailer and the rear overhang line or 3 7 metres whichever is the lesser.

The new rules are based on the north american cargo securement standard model regulations reflecting the results of a multi year research program to evaluate u s. The requirements relating to loads that overhang the front rear or sides of vehicles are set out in regulations 81 and 82 of the road vehicles construction and use regulations 1986 c u as. These include the maximum dimensions of loads a vehicle is permitted to carry. The projection of a load on a trailer or roof rack may be up to 305mm on either side of the vehicle or trailer provided that the overall width of the vehicle or trailer including projections does not exceed 2 9m.

Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. 1m 2m ends must be clearly visible. Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10.

On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules. Front rear and side projections or overhang allowed for the vehicle. A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering. Without the wheels on it s just slightly wider than the mirrors on the car but would be narrower than the mirrors if i took the pannier rack off.

2m 3m reflective marker boards 400mm to 1700mm off the ground. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. The maximum length height width and. The overall length of a rigid truck must not exceed 12 5 metres.