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Rules of the road §6.33

Conveyance of Goods

Goods may not be loaded onto a vehicle in such a manner that it may

What the rule says

  • come into contact with the surface of the road,
  • obscure the drivers/riders view of traffic to the front or on either side, or his or her view in the rear-view mirror or mirrors of traffic to the rear; which are not -
  • safely contained within the body of such vehicle; or
  • securely fastened to such vehicle, and which are not properly protected from being dislodged or spilled from such vehicle
  • on the roof thereof, in the case where such vehicle is a motorcar, if the height of such goods measured from the highest point of such roof exceeds one-half of the height of the motor car, measured from ground level: Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not be applicable in respect of pedal cycles being transported on the roof of a motor vehicle. Any container, which has provision for fastening by means of "twist locks", unless such container is securely fastened by at least four "twist locks". Transporting baggage on a motorcycle in the best possible way is to place the baggage into suitable carriers attached securely to the motorcycle

Source: Rules manual §6.33