Correct as at 5th May 2024. It may be superseded at any time.
Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Entry certification > Inspection and certification > Load restraints > Load restraints
15-1 Load restraints
Vehicles must comply with the requirements relating to mandatory equipment, condition and modification set out according to their vehicle type in:
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 14, Heavy vehicles
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 14, Light PSVs
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 14, Heavy PSVs
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 10, Heavy trailers
There are no additional requirements in respect of load restraints for the inspection and certification of vehicles for entry into service.