TOW TIPS Overhanging Loads
Red flag any overhanging loads or you could hear the sound of police sirensOverhanging loads must be suitably signed with warning devices to prevent accidents and unwanted attention from police.
In Queensland if a load projects more than 1.2 metres from the rear of a trailer or body of a vehicle such as the back of a boat or rear of a caravan, it must be marked with a red and yellow or yellow only flag measuring 450mm x 450mm.
In some states, including Queensland, the law requires that during the hours of darkness a red lamp visible from 200 metres, or two reflectors must be installed on the end point of the projection.
Coming home from the hardware shop with a length of material hanging out of the back of the box trailer is obviously one of those situations that requires a flag or possibly a red lamp or reflectors if late night shopping.
But even travelling to and from the ramp; with engine up and sitting on the engine support bracket, chances are the skeg is going to protrude more than 1.2m past the transom of the boat.
A flag is easily obtainable but make sure the propeller is secured with a bungee cord to prevent it spinning in transit and winding up the cord or flag cord.
A battery powered red lamp is an easy way to get around the lighting issue.
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