Restricting movement of load
292A Restricting movement of load
(1) A driver must not drive or tow a vehicle carrying a load unless the load is restrained by a load restraint system that:
(a) prevents the load from moving in relation to the vehicle (other than movement allowed under subrule (2)) in the circumstances mentioned in subrule (3); and
(b) at a minimum, is capable of withstanding the forces that would result in the circumstances mentioned in subrule (3).
Offence provision.
A load may move in relation to the vehicle if:
(a) the vehicle's stability and weight distribution are not adversely affected by the movement; and
the load does not become dislodged from the vehicle.
Examples of load movement that may be permitted under subrule (2)
1 A load contained within the sides or enclosure of the vehicle that is restrained from moving horizontally may be able to move vertically.
2 A load of very light objects, or a loose bulk load, that is contained within the sides or enclosure of the vehicle may be able to move horizontally and vertically.
3 A bulk liquid load contained within the sides or enclosure of the vehicle.
(3) For subrule (1)(b), the circumstances are that the vehicle is subject to:
any of the following, separately:
0.8g deceleration in a forwards direction;
0.5g deceleration in a rearwards direction;
0.5g acceleration in a lateral direction; and
(b) if friction or limited vertical displacement is relied on to comply with paragraph (a) – 0.2g acceleration in a vertical direction relative to the load.
In this rule:
g means gravitational acceleration or 9.81 m/s2.
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