on the motorway?
2006-09-28 04:41:17 · 10 answers · asked by jonathan_d_uk 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
1. It's illegal to drive a vehicle with a insecure load.
2. It's illegal to drive an overloaded vehicle.
3. It's illegal to drive a vehicle with an overly protruding load, i.e.sticking 10 feet out the back or side.
But it's not illegal to drive a car with the boot open and tied down, no.
2006-09-29 13:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definately illegal on a motorway as smaller items may fall from the boot on to the roadway causing a serious or even fatal accident.
2006-09-28 11:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its to do with carrying a safe load. taxis regularly drive with the boot open, provided ithe load is secure, and the boot is tied down, then it isnt a problem.
ask at the police station.
2006-09-28 11:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal, but the boot must be firmly tied and if anything is protruding it should be clearly visible ie. you should attach a red flag or similar to ensure that other drivers can see it.
2006-09-28 11:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something is protruding beyond the length of the car, it must be marked, ie a warning triangle or red material etc... so other motorists do not run into you.
2006-09-28 11:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is legal provided the load is secured properly and you have a side view mirror on both sides of vehicle
2006-09-30 04:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal to do ,but if anything flies out of it and hits something you responsible for it,,but yes it is legal to do ,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-09-28 11:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its legal, just make sure nothing flies out
2006-09-28 11:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Henry_Tee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Is illegal but lots of people do it.
2006-09-28 11:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-28 11:49:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋