Is it legal to drive a car with its boot open but tied down, for large loads?
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Is it legal to drive a car with its boot open but tied down, for large loads?
 
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rowdy
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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. |
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fivetoze
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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. |
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Sarah A
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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. |
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hondasam69
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yes, it is legal provided the load is secured properly and you have a side view mirror on both sides of vehicle |
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ANDIE
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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. |
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marsamgod
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no |
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Barking mad
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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. |
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dodge man
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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. |
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Henry_Tee
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its legal, just make sure nothing flies out |
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ab2k7
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It Is illegal but lots of people do it. |
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