A driver was pulled over by police officers patrolling the M20 in Kent after they spotted an unrestrained chair and a sofa hanging out of a vehicle. The car was travelling at almost 70mph. The Fiat owner was subsequently pulled over.
It is not known, however, whether any action was taken by the officers.
A photograph of the vehicle showed a sizeable sofa hanging out of the vehicle’s boot.
The driver took no precautions to make sure that the load was safely secured as the sofa was only being held by two loose bungee cords.
A chair was also hanging out of the side door.
READ MORE: Furious mum hits out at neighbour who keeps blocking her driveway
The rules are the same for unsecured luggage.
If motorists are planning on transporting big amounts of luggage, they should make sure that it’s all properly and securely restrained.
This should be done to avoid items moving or slipping around during the journey, as this could quickly become a dangerous distraction for the driver and other road users.
Motorists have been urged by experts to wedge items into the rear footwell and use additional boxes in the boot to prevent items from moving around.
Putting loose items on the dashboard has also been discouraged as they could easily fly off and cause a nasty injury.
Annex 6 of the Highway Code states drivers should ensure that items of luggage are securely stowed.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in injury to the driver or passengers or cause an accident.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Automobiles News Click Here