{"id":196,"date":"2016-06-27T07:04:12","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T06:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.multi-cargo.com\/en\/?page_id=196"},"modified":"2016-08-26T15:41:16","modified_gmt":"2016-08-26T14:41:16","slug":"responsibility-of-the-loader","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/service-sales\/responsibility-of-the-loader\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsibility of the loader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-45px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div   data-size='featured'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-conditional_play=''  data-ids='793'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='false'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow'  data-interval='5'  data-class=' avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  '  data-el_id=''  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout=''  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption=''  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='0px'  data-lazy_loading='disabled'  data-default-height='28.666666666667'  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   avia-slide-slider '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 18.361581920904%;' ><li  class=' av-single-slide slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-793\"  src=\"https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1.jpg\" width=\"1062\" height=\"195\" title='MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1-768x141.jpg 768w, https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1-1024x188.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1-705x129.jpg 705w, https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Moods_0616_GB-tips-from-a-1-450x83.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_slideshow  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-196'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style='height:1px; 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'><p><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-left '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-52 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-52 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/logo_mc_sv.png\" alt='' title='logo_mc_sv' height=\"72\" width=\"226\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:10px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_sidebar '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Loader\u2019s obligation to secure the load<\/h1>\n<h6>1: The responsibility of the loader<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-20px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Polizeikelle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multi-cargo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MC_Polizeikelle.jpg\" alt=\"MC_Polizeikelle\" width=\"230\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a>In Germany, article 22 of road traffic regulations (StVO) provides the basis for the loader\u2019s obligation to secure the load, as this article is not \u2013 contrary to what is generally assumed \u2013 solely directed at the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Stuttgart Higher Regional Court has ruled on 27 December 1982 that, regarding article 22 StVO, in addition to the driver, the loader is also responsible for the safe stowing of the load.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cperson responsible for the loading\u201d and in case of the transport of hazardous goods, the \u201ccommissioned agent of the loader\u201d is to be regarded as the loader in this case; that is, the person authorised to make responsible decisions with regard to the loading. Without special authorisation, responsibility of the superior right up to executive management applies. In effect, executive management is responsible for load securing if the reponsibility has not been transferred to a subordinate.<\/p>\n<p>The loader is responsible for load securing by law. <strong>He cannot transfer that responsibility to the driver!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Possible legal consequences for driver, loader and vehicle owner<\/p>\n<p>If the regulations regarding proper load securing are not met, the following legal consequences may apply for driver, loader and vehicle owner:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Routine vehicle spotchecks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicle prohibited from continuing the journey until load is properly secured.<\/li>\n<li>Traffic violation report with monetary fine and three points on the licence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Road traffic accident due to insufficiently secured load:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If there was only material damage: Traffic violation report with monetary fine and three points on the licence.<\/li>\n<li>If someone was injured or killed: Criminal charge with monetary fine or imprisonment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Liability claims:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For third party damages: Liability according to article 823 BGB (German civil code), compensation.<\/li>\n<li>For own damages: Article 254 BGB may apply (contributory negligence) and reduce claims against the insurance company.<\/li>\n<li>For damages to the cargo: Liability for damage to goods according to HGB (German commercial code).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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