Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

No specific limit however when combined with a prime mover the overall combination length must not exceed 19 metres. If the load for towing is wider than 2 9m then the police must be informed in advance of the journey. 2m 3m reflective marker boards 400mm to 1700mm off the ground. 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.

These include the maximum dimensions of loads a vehicle is permitted to carry. Overhanging loads what you need to know. 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. On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules.

Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11. 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. 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. Loads overhanging side of vehicle.

Transport regulations set out the rules for carrying loads on vehicles. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. Up to 1m no markings required. Over 3m reflective marker boards driver s mate and notification to police required.

The maximum length height width and. 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. The overall length of a rigid truck must not exceed 12 5 metres. Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle.

Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10.