2023 Author: Charles Youmans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-20 18:41
The summer season is coming to an end, which means it is time to harvest. Soon, a line of cars loaded with apples and vegetables will stretch from the dacha villages. It is not surprising that gardeners want to take away from the patronized beds as much as possible, which means that the interior and trunk will be "crammed" to the top. To increase the volume, some adapt special trunks on the roof of their cars. However, in the light of the latest updates of the law, it is worth being extremely careful, since the traffic police inspector may not take the initiative and write out a fine for such a design.
So, as already mentioned, it's all about the latest update of the rules, which affected the independent change in the design of a car in almost all forms. Thus, the very concept of "tuning" for Russian motorists is buried. The rules affect not only major changes, but also the introduction of additional roof racks. According to the new rules, the driver is strictly prohibited from installing homemade trunks on the roof of the vehicle. When buying such components, you must check the certificate of conformity and have a permit in hand.
Despite the emergence of a strict law, there are some drivers who still manage to increase the volume of their transport. Let's go back to theory. Before a car arrives at an authorized dealer, it goes through a mandatory procedure for obtaining an important OTTS document. It clearly states what technical characteristics it has, what options are installed, and also lists all options for installing additional equipment. Thus, first you need to carefully study the document, and only then decide what to do with the roof rack. The reason for this can be considered the lack of legal possibility of installing additional equipment. By the way, the car owner may think about installing roof rails and crossbars, which are not officially prohibited. If in the documents it was still possible to find a mark on the possibility of installing roof racks, then when purchasing additional equipment, carefully study its compliance with the requirements of UNECE 26-02.
Do not forget about the reliability of the mountings. Otherwise, you can get a fine. However, it is best to have a copy of the design certificate to avoid confusion. Thus, the installation of convenient equipment is too limited. Are the extra liters worth such tweaks?