Afternoon All
Does anyone use a roof rack? Ive picked one up but never used it. Is there any regulations/law on the width of what you carry on it? I have a car for
example, which is about 1700 wide mirror to mirror. Could i carry wider items and if so what is the maximum?
Cheers All
N1
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overhanging-loads-on-vehicles/overhanging-loads#loads-overhanging-the-side-of-the-vehicle
AIUI the width of the vehicle is excluding mirrors.
Also I know someone who was stuck on the back of the head by something protruding out sideways from a car roof. He was left with a life changing
permanent brain injury. The driver got locked up.
I have used roof racks for the last 40 years. Largely in connection with being a lardlord and buying beds etc. before delivert was a viable option.
The reality is that as long as the load is well strapped down (thoroughly recommend the buckle straps) and you have common sense, all is fine.
I have moved fence panels that are about 18" wider than the car (I used a herald estate for 12 years) but that is only a bit wider each side. and
distances were not big.
I have also used a thule ski box for holidays, we had a monster one, 8ft long and 3" wide that we used when the kids were at home.
According the Road Vehicles (Contruction and Use) Regulations 1986 (amended):
Front or rear projection up to 1m (no special requirements).
Front or rear projection > 1m, up to 2m (End must be clearly visible - i.e. marked).
Side projection up to 305mm (no special requirements).
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Originally posted by SteveWalker
According the Road Vehicles (Contruction and Use) Regulations 1986 (amended):
Front or rear projection up to 1m (no special requirements).
Front or rear projection > 1m, up to 2m (End must be clearly visible - i.e. marked).
Side projection up to 305mm (no special requirements).