New guidance has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.

The guide, which has been developed with the transport industry, sets out important information like:

• who’s responsible for load securing;
• the consequences of poor load securing;
• how DVSA enforces the rules on load securing.

It also gives practical advice about loading on different types of vehicles and carrying different types of loads, and also includes videos so operators can find out things like what DVSA looks for when it stops a vehicle at the roadside and how different load securing systems can be used.