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.

Roof rack overhang regulations.

Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. 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. A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering.

No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. 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. 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.

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. Loads overhanging side of vehicle.