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forgotmyname

Woody, Can you provide proof a car cannot be overloaded?

Why do cars have the max axle loading weights if it does not apply?

Front axle weight, Rear axle weight, Gross vehicle weight, Gross trailer weight and trailer noseweight
AND the gross train weight must all be within the cars limits.

Exceeding any of the above and you could be done.

Kilty_2

Anyone able to suggest ways of securing such loads?

I need to load my hideously small car up with stuff with the back seats folded down in order to make a long journey to relocate for work. No passengers to worry about, just me :rotfl:

Woody._2

forgotmyname wrote: »

Woody, Can you provide proof a car cannot be overloaded?

Why do cars have the max axle loading weights if it does not apply?

Front axle weight, Rear axle weight, Gross vehicle weight, Gross trailer weight and trailer noseweight
AND the gross train weight must all be within the cars limits.

Exceeding any of the above and you could be done.

I never said it couldn't be overloaded.

Whilst the RTA refers to a vehicle for excess weight, officers who have written authority to weigh motor vehicles and trailers are instructed only to apply this offence for comercial vehicles. When it comes to cars they are instructed to use Reg 100 Con and Use.

I can't provide you with proof as I cannot post a protectivly marked document.

Hammyman

Woody. wrote: »

I can't provide you with proof as I cannot post a protectivly marked document.

BWAHAHAHA. Best excuse I've heard for a long time. Let me guess, you're a Traffic Womble.

Hammyman

Kilty wrote: »

Anyone able to suggest ways of securing such loads?

I need to load my hideously small car up with stuff with the back seats folded down in order to make a long journey to relocate for work. No passengers to worry about, just me :rotfl:

Usually in the boot you'll find a couple of metal loops or D shape rings on the floor. Get a couple of those small mini ratchet straps from Lidle for a quid.

thefishdude

the works van i drive at work which is a crew cab affair has a rear view mirror but all you can see is the back seat and the end of the huge storage box behind the cab. soo dont matter if there is rear view mirror or not

s_b

thefishdude wrote: »

the works van i drive at work which is a crew cab affair has a rear view mirror but all you can see is the back seat and the end of the huge storage box behind the cab. soo dont matter if there is rear view mirror or not

its a commercial vehicle so no need for an internal mirror it was fitted at the factory to give granville work experiance
get into the habit of using only exterior mirrors and a better driver you be
i learnt myself this way back:D;)