Re:How to build a fake Google Street View car
by arethuza on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @06:23AM
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According to the AA the rule in the UK is as simple as "you must secure your load and it must not stick out dangerously".
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/loading-your-car-safely...
Re:How to build a fake Google Street View car
by mschuster91 on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @06:04AM
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I got fucked up by the cops in Germany for putting a not-checked-by-TÜV selfmade wood casing upon the top of my car. These guys did this in Berlin... man, they're LUCKY to having gotten out without any consequences.
Re:How to build a fake Google Street View car
by leoedin on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @06:09AM
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The law may well differ across member states. Apparently there isn't a definitive law on the matter in the UK, but you could be prosecuted if your roof load is deemed to be dangerous or is excessively heavy or overhangs the car. There definitely isn't explicit rules that require roof loads to be checked or qualified in any way.
It's all moot though as they did it in Germany...
Re:How to build a fake Google Street View car
by andor on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @07:01AM
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Was there a Google logo on the side of your car?
Re:How to build a fake Google Street View car
by mschuster91 on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @11:40AM
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Haha, nope - but I bet Google did shell the ~300€ on proper certification and registration in the vehicle ID card.
I can't speak for the entirety of the EU, but I know for a fact that in the UK mounting something like this (assuming it's securely attached) is not illegal.