Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 770-X-10-.17-3-.09 - Safe Loading

(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a motor vehicle unless:

(a) The vehicle's cargo is property distributed and adequately secured as specified in Section 17.391 of this rule; and

(b) The vehicle's tailgate, tailboard, doors, tarpaulins, its spare tire and other equipment used in its operation, and the means of fastening the vehicle's cargo are secured; and

(c) The vehicle's cargo or any other object does not obscure the driver's view ahead or to the right or left sides, interfere with the free movement of his arms or legs, prevent his free and ready access to accessories required for emergencies, or prevent the free and ready exit of any person from the vehicle's cab or driver's compartment.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-.09

Effective January 1978. Amended August 2003. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-3-5, 37-3-7.