Pesticides being carried in the back of a vehicle must be properly secured to:

The requirement for pesticides to be properly secured in a vehicle primarily focuses on the need to prevent spills into or off of the vehicle. Properly securing pesticides is essential to ensure that they do not accidentally leak or spill during transport, which could lead to environmental contamination, harm to humans, or damage to property. Such spills can pose serious risks, including unintended exposure to people, wildlife, or water sources, and could result in legal liabilities for the transporter.

While preventing theft is a concern and could impact the safety of the transported materials, the immediate priority is safety during transport, making spills the more critical issue. The ability to transport other items alongside pesticides is also secondary to ensuring that the pesticides are secured and not subject to accidents. Compliance with regulations like the Food Quality Protection Act is important, but securing pesticides in a vehicle is a more immediate practical step to mitigate risks during transport.