If you commit this infringement, the driving license will be immediately withdrawn and a fine of 338 euros will be imposed. It is a mistake we frequently make. You need to pay close attention.
As regards the code discipline contained in the Traffic Laws we need to be very careful and stay up to date in order to avoid making mistakes and continuous infringements that can cost us dearly. There is a mistake we often make and it could cost us dearly. What error is this? Let’s find out in this guide.
Highway Code: here’s a mistake we all make
Stay updated on rules of conduct contained in the Highway Code allows you to avoid committing offenses and sanctions. One of the most recurring doubts concerns the transport of bicycles on the roof and on the back of your car. According to the good rules contained in the code discipline, bicycles can be transported on the roof or on the back of your vehicle with approved devices.
It is important to respect certain limits so that the visibility of the driver and the number plate of the car are not compromised. Furthermore, the lighting devices must also be clearly visible to other drivers. What does the law say about bicycle transport? One mistake we all make is to place the bike on the roof or rear of the car in order to cover the lighting devices and the number plate. Nothing more wrong. It’s a really big risk.
Highway Code: what does it say about the transport of bicycles?
The reference legislation on the transport of the bike with an approved bike rack is contained in article 61 and in article 164 of the Highway Code. THE car bike rack they are light and removable accessories that do not modify the bodywork and can be equated to luggage racks. Therefore, the bike racks do not involve any changes in the vehicle registration document.
The bike carrier must be arranged in such a way that it can be used approved structures with CE marking. They must not reduce the driver’s visibility, they must avoid detaching the bike, the license plate of the vehicle must be visible and they must not obscure the lighting devices.
Car bike rack: projection, weight, height
The overhang of the bike must be equal to 3/10th the length of the car. The maximum allowed width must be equal to 2.55 meters and the bicycle can protrude a maximum of thirty cm on each side. The Highway Code allows a maximum height of 4 meters. As for the heavyweight that can be loaded on the roof of the car it is necessary to read on the registration certificate of your car, section F2. Furthermore, the legislation provides the obligation to use a protruding loading sign. The sign has a size of 50x50cm.
