Can You Drive on the Highway with Items on the Roof of an SUV?

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LeonardoMarie
07/29/25 8:20pm
SVU roof racks can carry luggage on the highway, but there are height restrictions. Here are some relevant details: 1. Regulations on vehicle cargo: The load must not exceed the maximum load capacity specified on the vehicle's registration certificate, and the length and width of the load must not extend beyond the vehicle body. Passenger vehicles are not allowed to carry cargo except for items on external roof racks and built-in luggage compartments. The width of cargo on a three-wheeled motorcycle must not exceed the width of the vehicle body. 2. SUV: Stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, which is different from Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) designed for rough terrain. The full name of an SUV is sport-utility-vehicle or suburban-utility-vehicle, meaning a suburban multi-purpose vehicle. It combines the space functionality of a station wagon with the off-road capability of a pickup truck.
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