Roof Rack Overhang Regulations Nsw

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Roof rack overhang regulations nsw.

For further information on bull bar compliance including the technical specification see the centre for road safety s bull bars web page. The following notes summarise road vehicle law affecting those trailing boats or roof racking dinghies masts or other boat equipment. Keywords roof rack ute utility roof rack tradesman trades created date. Loads and height restrictions mass dimension and loading.

Vsi 31 guide on fitting ladder racks to light vehicles download pdf 233kb vsi 35 mobile advertising units. Department of transport driver and vehicle services subject. Front rear and side projections or overhang allowed for the vehicle. For reference i drive a car with a roof rack and sometimes put long bits of wood kayaks etc on it i m not talking about heavy vehicles.

I m living in sydney so am trying to find a definitive answer on the following for nsw. What is the maximum overhang allowed wheelbase to end of object 2. Transport regulations set out the rules for carrying loads on vehicles. Any object permanently fitted to a vehicle eg bull bar winch or equipment tool box is considered.

These include the maximum dimensions of loads a vehicle is permitted to carry. Vehicle safety and standards related to tradesmen s roof racks on vehicles in western australia. The maximum length height width and. Vsi 31 guide on fitting ladder racks to light vehicles.

Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. Vsi 05 light vehicle dimension limits download pdf 257kb. 60 of the wheelbase or 3 7 metres whichever is the lesser measured from the rear overhang line see rear overhang on page 5. The overall length of a rigid truck must not exceed 12 5 metres.

The most common carry the bicycle upright either whole or with the front wheel removed while others carry it upside own. Rear overhang limits for cars and trucks in victoria the maximum rear overhang of a rigid truck including any load carried is the lesser of 3 7 metres or 60 of the wheelbase measured from the rear overhang line which is generally the centre line of the rear axle or axle group. No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. Vsi 04 registration of imported vehicles in nsw download pdf 203kb vsi 05 light vehicle dimension limits.

Before setting off on your journey you must ensure that all connections are secure the bicycle to the attachment the attachment to the roof rack and the roof rack.