Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

Loads overhanging side of vehicle.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. 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. Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle. 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.

A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering. Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. Measured from the centre of the axle axle group to the centre of the drawbar coupling pivot point with the drawbar level must not be more than 8 5 metres. 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.

Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules.