BANGKOK, 27 July 2015 – The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has said it is illegal to install a metal structure on top of the pickup truck in an attempt to carry more items as it would pose danger to other vehicles on the road.
DLT Deputy Director General Suchart Klinsuwan said it would be illegal to attach any protruding equipment to pickup truck.
According to him, many pickup truck owners have installed a basket-like rooftop extension to the vehicle’s rear section for commercial purposes.
Quite often the extension is mounted separately to the vehicle, which could pose danger when used to carry large and heavy items. Without a proper structural support underneath the extension, it could easily break and come off while the vehicle is traveling on the road.
The Deputy Director General said any modification to the truck should be in line with the regulations in order to assure road safety.
