Cargo Loading and Securement - Arizona

In Arizona, a vehicle must be constructed or loaded to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle.

The load and any covering on the load must be securely fastened to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached, or a hazard to other users of the highway.

This requirement does not apply to:

• The dropping of sand for traction,
• The sprinkling of water or another substance to clean or maintain the road, or
• Minor pieces of agricultural materials (leaves and stems) from agricultural loads.

Related information

• Cargo securement exExplanation

Citations

• Arizona Revised Statutes §28-1098
• Federal regulation 49 CFR 393, Subpart I