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Mounting something on the roof rack doesn't count as modifying in that way. If that was true, bicycle racks would be illegal. I can't speak for the entirety of
by leoedin 13y ago
Mounting something on the roof rack doesn't count as modifying in that way. If that was true, bicycle racks would be illegal.
I can't speak for the entirety of the EU, but I know for a fact that in the UK mounting something like this (assuming it's securely attached) is not illegal.
- mschuster91 13y agoI got fucked up by the cops in Germany for putting a not-checked-by-TÜV selfmade wood casing upon the top of my car. These guys did this in Berlin... man, they're LUCKY to having gotten out without any consequences.
- leoedin 13y agoThe law may well differ across member states. Apparently there isn't a definitive law on the matter in the UK, but you could be prosecuted if your roof load is deemed to be dangerous or is excessively heavy or overhangs the car. There definitely isn't explicit rules that require roof loads to be checked or qualified in any way. It's all moot though as they did it in Germany...
- andor 13y agoWas there a Google logo on the side of your car?
- mschuster91 13y agoHaha, nope - but I bet Google did shell the ~300€ on proper certification and registration in the vehicle ID card.
- arethuza 13y agoAccording to the AA the rule in the UK is as simple as "you must secure your load and it must not stick out dangerously". http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/loading-your-car-safely.html http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/loading-your-car-safely...