Rules of the Road: Carrying a Load

Flashcards covering the specific regulations, dimensions, and safety requirements for carrying a load on a vehicle according to the Rules of the Road.

What are the general rules regarding how a load is fastened and its impact on the driver?

The load must be securely fastened and may not obstruct the driver's view or control.

What is the maximum allowed height for a load from the ground for all vehicles?

$$4,3\,m$$

What is the height limit for a load in relation to the vehicle itself?

The load may not exceed half the height of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is a bicycle.

What is the standard maximum width for a vehicle load?

$$2,5\,m$$

What is the maximum width for a load on a goods vehicle with a mass above $12\,000\,kg$?

$$2,6\,m$$

How far may a load project in front of a vehicle?

Max $300\,mm$

What is the maximum distance a load may project to the back of a vehicle?

$$1,8\,m$$

What is prohibited regarding the interaction between the load and the road?

The load may not touch the road surface.

What safety markings are required during the day for loads projecting more than $150\,mm$ to the side or more than $300\,mm$ to the rear?

A red flag of not less than $300\,mm \times 300\,mm$ must be attached at each corner.

What safety markings are required at night for a load projecting more than $150\,mm$ to the side or more than $300\,mm$ to the rear?

White reflectors must be attached to each front corner, red reflectors to each back corner, and yellow reflectors to the sides.

What are the safety marking requirements for a load less than $600\,mm$ wide that projects $300\,mm$ behind the vehicle?

A red flag is required during the day and a red reflector is required at night.