Vermont § 1453 - Baled products
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1453 — Baled products, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1453. Baled products
- (a)(1) An individual shall not operate a motor vehicle loaded with baled hay or straw or
other baled products with any portion of the load extending beyond the front end of
the vehicle bed; with the exception that a load extension is permitted beyond the
front end of a truck bed, over the driver’s compartment or sleeping berth, provided
this portion of the load is supported by permanent and substantial steel frame construction.
Loads of baled hay, straw, or other baled products shall be solidly packed while in
transit. (2) Such loads, unless supported by substantially constructed sideboards or rack type
bodies, shall be fastened securely to the vehicle by not less than two longitudinal
binders and by a cross binder for each tier of baled hay or straw or other baled products,
such binders to be of sufficient strength to hold such load in place. Such loads may
be transported without sideboards and the binders specified in this subdivision if
fastened by any commercial binding device equal or superior to the provisions set
forth in this section. Such commercial binding device shall be approved by the Department
of Motor Vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1453
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1453 cover?
Section 1453 ("Baled products") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1453?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1453 apply to my situation?
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