The attached rear overhang limits chart was developed to help inform the transport industry and other road users about rear overhang limits for common vehicle configurations. It also shows how to determine rear overhang and the applicable limits.

The chart shows the rear overhang limits for some common car and truck combinations and also explains how to undertake the measurements to determine your rear overhang.

Loads that cause the vehicle to exceed the limits on the chart should be transported on a more suitable vehicle.

Rear overhang limits for cars and trucks in Victoria [PDF, 537 KB]