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.

Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. Loads overhanging at rear of vehicle. A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering. Loads overhanging side of vehicle.

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. Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. No attempt is made to deal comprehensively with regulations applying to boats larger than those designed to be trailed and sailed. 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.

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. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004.