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.

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

On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules. Looking at putting the tandem on a rear rack. Trailing and roof racking the rules and regulations scope of this leaflet. A summary of the regulations and safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads covering.

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. Loads overhanging side of vehicle.