When transporting an indivisible load that protrudes beyond the outline or plan projection of the truck, what additional precaution is mandatory?

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The General Traffic Regulations (Article 15(5)) establish that, when a load that protrudes beyond the plan projection of the vehicle within the regulatory limits is transported, appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid damage or danger to other users and the load must be shielded at the protruding end to lessen the effects of a scrape or impact. That is why it is not enough to signal it properly (with the V-20 panel and the corresponding lights at night or in reduced visibility): it is mandatory to protect or cover the protruding ends. Signaling alone does not replace the obligation to physically protect the load. And a special authorization is not needed in every case: it is only required when the maximum authorized masses or dimensions are exceeded, not whenever the load protrudes within the permitted limits.

When transporting an indivisible load that protrudes beyond the outline or plan projection of the truck, what additional precaution is mandatory?

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