Is it permitted to transport a freight container on a vehicle that is not equipped with twist locks?
- Yes, but only with a permit from the Licensing Authority.
- Correct answer: No.
- Yes, it is permitted to transport freight containers in every vehicle equipped with cables to safely attach the container to the vehicle.
- Yes, containers can be transported in every vehicle that has a high front wall.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: No.
A freight container may only be carried on a vehicle fitted with twist locks, which lock into the container's corners and fix it firmly to the vehicle's frame. Cables or a high front wall cannot reliably stop a heavy container from shifting or falling during braking or cornering, so they are no substitute. A permit from the Licensing Authority does not make transport without twist locks allowed either.