Transporting goods

Transporting goods: Any goods on a vehicle must be securely fastened. The load can't touch the road anywhere (only a static chain can touch the road).

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General rules for transporting goods on a vehicle

  • Any goods on a vehicle must be securely fastened.
  • The load can't touch the road anywhere (only a static chain can touch the road).
  • The load can't obscure the driver's view anywhere, including rear-view mirrors.
  • The dimensions cannot be larger than:
    • Height: half the height of the vehicle if carried on the roof (if you are carrying bicycles on the roof they can be higher)
    • Height: 4.3m for goods vehicles
    • Width: 2.5m wide at the widest point (2.6m for large trucks or buses)
    • Length: can't project more than 1.8m from the end of the vehicle at the back and 300mm at the front.

Warning markings when transporting goods

  • Any load that projects more than 150mm from the sides of the vehicle or 300mm from the back must carry warning markings.
  • If the load is less than 600mm wide it must be marked with:
    • In the day, a single red flag (300mm square)
    • At night, a single red reflector
  • If the load is more than 600mm wide it must be marked with:
    • In the day, red flags (300mm square) at each corner
    • At night, white reflectors/lights on each corner at the front
    • At night, red reflectors/lights on each corner at the back
    • At night, yellow reflectors/lights on each side.