Home SECTION I GENERAL RULES OF DRIVING BEHAVIOUR CHAPTER II VEHICLE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF PEOPLE, GOODS OR OTHER ITEMS SECTION 2 TRANSPORT OF MERCHANDISE AND GOODS

SECTION 2 TRANSPORT OF MERCHANDISE AND GOODS

by Mark Nolan

Article 13 Dimensions of the vehicle and its load

1. The length, width and height of the vehicle and its load must not exceed the maximum dimensions stipulated by the vehicle´s regulations or the maximum dimensions stipulated for the route being used. The vehicle will be immobilised if cargo is transported that exceeds the regulatory limits or it does not have the sign V-20...

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Article 14 Arrangement of the load

1. Loads transported in a vehicle, as well as any accessories or equipment used for the transport and protection of the load, must be arranged in a manner that safeguards against the load being able to: A) Drag, partially or totally fall, or any displacement of the load that could cause danger. Everything must be...

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Article 15 Dimensions of the load

1. The load must not protrude from the vehicle’s floor, except in the cases and/or conditions specified in the following sections. Where a vehicle is pulled by an animal then the shafts of the vehicle may protrude forward but must not exceed the vehicle’s width nor protrude beyond the head of the draft animal closest...

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Article 16 Loading and unloading

The loading and unloading of goods and cargo must be carried out off the road. In exceptional circumstances, where this is not possible, all necessary precautions must be taken to ensure that no danger or serious disturbance is caused to the transit of other road users, and the following rules must be taken into account:...

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