Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

Loads overhanging at rear 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. On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules. 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. 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.

A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering. The following notes summarise road vehicle law affecting those trailing boats or roof racking dinghies masts or other boat equipment. Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. 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. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004.