Roof Rack Overhang Regulations

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

Roof rack overhang regulations.

Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering. Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle.

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