what is the legal overhang on a trailer victoria

In Victoria, the headline rule for light trailers (up to 4.5 t ATM) is that rear overhang — measured from the centre of the axle/axle group to the rearmost part (including the load) — must not exceed 3.7 m. If the load pokes more than 1.2 m past the back of the trailer, you’ll need a red flag by day and a red light at night, because surprise javelins aren’t popular. Keep the overall width (trailer plus load) within 2.5 m, so no, your sheet steel shouldn’t impersonate wings. Forward projection beyond the front of the trailer isn’t on; keep it within the drawbar footprint so it doesn’t try to shake hands with the tow car. Secure the load properly, because roadside scavenger hunts are not a sport. When in doubt, check VicRoads guidance for the fine print — but those are the big rocks.