Motorists with unsecured loads face monetary fine

Posted on Apr 27 2005

Motorists whose vehicles have loads that aren’t securely fastened face traffic citations with a minimum fine of $500.

The Department of Public Safety said yesterday that it is unlawful to operate such vehicles on public roads without having the loads securely fastened or covered, pursuant to Public Law 8-4.

Lawmakers enacted the law as early as 1992. Then Gov. Lorenzo I. DeLeon Guerrero signed an enrolled bill into law, as part of efforts to curb littering.

The law provides that such vehicles should securely fasten their loads or cover them with splash apron or other devices. It seeks to prevent the loads from spilling, leaking, flying or dropping, the debris of which may cause hazard to road safety and health.

DPS spokesman Eric David said that the department would intensify the law’s enforcement.

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