You want to transport your holiday luggage on the roof of your fully occupied car. What must you observe?

When transporting luggage on the roof of your fully occupied car, you must observe two important aspects according to German traffic rules. First, the vehicle manufacturer's roof load specifications in the operating manual: this tells you the maximum weight that can safely be placed on the roof without risking damage or affecting vehicle stability. Second, the gross vehicle weight rating of your car: this is the total maximum allowed weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, and roof load. Exceeding this limit is not allowed and can be dangerous. The roof load specifications in the registration certificate Part I are not used for this purpose. Always check both the manufacturer's roof load limit and the overall vehicle weight limit to ensure safe and legal transportation.