LOCKING BAR

A locking bar for a load securing system with lashing points includes at least two telescopic sections which are linearly movable to one another and two end fittings which are arranged at ends of the locking bar which are opposite one another, each for engaging into a lashing point, and a spring element which is arranged in the locking bar, is coupled to the telescopic sections and is designed to force the telescopic sections into an extended position. The locking bar includes a locking unit which is designed to releasably arrest the telescopic sections in the retracted position for the insertion of the locking bar into two lashing points which are opposite one another.