Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter 183 - HOLD-DOWN AND TIEDOWN DEVICES FOR METAL CARGO AND LOGS
Section 183.8 - General requirements for securement

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 183.8

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Tightening. Tiedown assemblies shall be tightened by the driver before the vehicle leaves the loading area.

(b) Examination. Loads shall be examined by the driver and load-securing devices shall, if necessary, be tightened or repositioned, within 10 miles after leaving the loading area and at approximately 100 mile intervals thereafter while in transit.

(c) Timber. Timber used for blocking shall be of sound lumber in commercially dressed sizes, generally designated by the dimension indicated.

(d) Additional securement. Regardless of the other requirements of this chapter, a method of securement which does not restrain the load from moving during transportation may not be permitted and additional restraining devices shall be used to secure the load properly.

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