Large quantities of freight are transported on our roads daily. To share roads safely and responsibly with other road users there is an onus on the operator to ensure that these loads are safely secured during transport.
But what are the Rules of the Road on Securing loads during transport, what do fleet owners do to secure freight during transport and can technology contribute towards increased safety?
The Law / Rules of the Road and Securing Loads during Transport
The only specific provision in the National Road Traffic Act is regulation 246. Section 49 makes it the responsibility of the operator to ensure he conducts his business safely.
The manner in which goods to be carried
Reg 246. No person shall operate on a public road a motor vehicle carrying any goods-
in such a manner as to come into contact with the surface of the public road on which the vehicle is being operated but a chain, known as a “static chain”, may be carried in contact with the...
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