§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to require commercial vehicles to restrain or cover loose loads. [9833]
§ Mr. NorrisThe Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 already require drivers of goods vehicles to ensure that loose loads are covered or restrained when being operated on the roads or in quarries.
The Department also issues a code of practice on the safety of loads, which has gained wide recognition within the haulage industry, in which advice is given on methods to constrain loose loads.