Regulation 101

Every motor vehicle, every trailer drawn thereby and all parts and accessories of such vehicle and trailer shall at all times be in such condition and the number of passengers carried by such vehicle or trailer, the manner in which any passenger is carried in or on such vehicle or trailer, and the weight, distribution, packing and adjustment of the load of such vehicle or trailer shall at all times be such that no danger is caused or is likely to be caused to any person in or on the vehicle or trailer or on a road.

In the case of a public service vehicle the provisions of this rule with regard to the number of passengers carried shall be deemed to be complied with if the number does not exceed that for the time being permitted by the permit or licence issued.

In the case of a motor cycle with a side-car, constructed for the carriage of goods, attached thereto, the provisions of this rule with regard to the weight of the load shall be deemed to be complied with if the weight of the load carried in the side-car does not exceed 70 kilogrammes.

The load carried by a motor vehicle or trailer at all times shall be so secured or be in such a position that danger is not likely to be caused to any person by reason of the load or any part thereof falling from the vehicle or by reason of any other movement of the load or any part thereof in relation to the vehicle.

No motor vehicle or trailer shall be used for any purpose for which it is so unsuitable as to cause or be likely to cause danger to any person in or on the vehicle or trailer or on a road.

No container shall be carried on a vehicle without the prior written permission of the Registrar.

The load carried by a goods vehicle shall not be higher than the top of the side rails or panels of a vehicle unless such goods are so securely tied or attached to the vehicle that the goods are not likely to fall from the vehicle.