RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- From flying mattresses to runaway lawn mower engines -- if you drive on a Virginia roadway with an unsecured load, you're not only risking legal trouble, but you're putting everyone sharing the road with you in danger.

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, Farm Bureau Virginia posted an article about how making sure you're loading your vehicle securely can prevent crashes and save lives.

What are the dangers of unsecured loads?

Unsecured items, if and when they fall from your vehicle, can become road hazards, forcing other drivers to swerve and potentially crash. They can also become projectiles that can strike other vehicles, people or buildings.

Your own driving can also be impacted by unsecured loads. If those items shift, it can impact your handling, making it harder for y

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