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Yes, if the load and lid are secured and safety and regulatory conditions are met.
It may if the load and lid are secured, stability and safety are preserved, lights, signals and the plate remain visible, and applicable load, dimension and marking limits are observed. DGT clarifies this in its open-boot guidance; merely preventing the load from falling is insufficient. This does not permit driving with side doors open, prohibited by Article 114.
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Yes, if the load and lid are secured and safety and regulatory conditions are met.
No, it is always prohibited even when all those conditions are met.
Yes, without checking stability, light visibility or load limits.
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