Transportation and Public Works Reminds Road Users to “Tie it Down”

Over the last few weeks, the Department of Transportation and Public Works Highway Safety Division has received several complaints from motorists about improperly secured objects being transported by Island vehicles. In some cases, these objects could strike other road users after coming loose from, or falling off, the vehicles carrying them. Of particular concern are pickup trucks, especially those without tailgates. People who drive those types of vehicles can often overlook the need to secure items stored on the truck bed. This presents a serious safety concern for Island road users.

It is a violation of the Highway Traffic Act (Section 222) if something falls off or out of a vehicle on the road. The driver of that vehicle could face a fine and could be liable should an accident occur. The Department of Transportation and Public Works would like to remind road users to make sure objects are properly secured or tied down before they are transported.

For information on how to properly secure items for transport, contract the Department of Transportation and Public Works Highway Safety Division, at 368-5219.