Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

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. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. Loads overhanging side of vehicle. No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed.

The following notes summarise road vehicle law affecting those trailing boats or roof racking dinghies masts or other boat equipment. 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. 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. 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.

Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet.