Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

No more than the length of the front load carrying area or body ahead of the rear overhang line or 3 7 metres whichever is the lesser. 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. On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules.

Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle. The following notes summarise road vehicle law affecting those trailing boats or roof racking dinghies masts or other boat equipment. Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004.

No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. 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.