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Roof rack laws qld.
On a caravan may include water tanks gas bottles food and drink clothing toys.
On a boat trailer may include fishing gear safety equipment motor and fuel.
Dividing fences are a common cause of disputes between neighbours.
There are no sharp corners or jagged edges on the rack or uprights.
Gas cylinders refer to the section on safe transportation of gas cylinders.
I have a pdf copy the qld road rule that specifically covers roof mounted lights some where and i ll post it up if i can find it but it has been legal here for a few years now and i believe it s legal in most if not all states now.
Queensland legislation requires loads to be properly secured.
Carrying material on a roof mounted load rack is dependent upon a number of factors.
No more than 12 5m rear overhang r.
And the uprights do not obstruct any lamps.
Fines can be issued for loads that fall off vehicles and trailers or for loads that are considered to be in danger of falling off.
The load on the trailer or caravan.
It will also stick out 70cm or so on the front but overhanding the windscreen not the road.
Be aware though that in the event of damage to property or injury to persons caused by loss of a load considerably more substantial penalties may result.
Loading capacity of a roof rack.
Basically it will stick out just a tiny bit maybe 20 30cm from the roof on the back but not from the rear of the car itself i e.
Modifications to the tow vehicle such as bull bars long range fuel tanks supplementary batteries and roof racks.
See limits under all light vehicles.
Print your responsibility as a fence owner.
Hi digahole they are legal in queensland and are required to be wired up the same way as the normal driving lights have to be wired up.
Generally a load with a mass exceeding 50kg should not be loaded on a roof rack.
No more than 3 7m or no more than 60 of w whichever is less distance load can project from front ph.
No more than 1 2m without a flag.
No more than 1 2m in front of headlights distance load can project from rear pr.
Roof racks can be fitted and alligned with your trays racks also ladder carriers and various other racking systems.
Small boats kayaks and canoes transported on roof racks must be within the projecting load limits and have warning flags or lights as required.
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