UK Statutory Instrument
1989
United Kingdom
The Road Traffic (Carriage of Explosives) Regulations 1989
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What's here
9 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
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Divisions
Where explosives in Division 1.5 are carried with explosives in...
Permitted mixed loads
At all times when explosives are carried–
While the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded–
Each plate referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall–
Each placard referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall–
Each plate and placard referred to in paragraph 1 shall–...
In the case of explosives in Division 1.1, 1.2 or...
In the case of explosives in Division 1.4 or 1.5...
In the case of a vehicle carrying explosives of different...
In the case of explosives which are carried solely in...
Part I of this Schedule shall not apply where–
Suitability of vehicles and freight containers and limits on quantities
- Ensure vehicle suitability and comply with explosive quantity limits
Mixed loads
- Manage mixed loads of explosives safely
Marking of vehicles
- Ensure vehicle is correctly marked when carrying explosives
Consignment
- Get written consignment information and only remove explosives when ready to despatch
Information in writing to be available during carriage
- Keep written explosive information in the vehicle
Duty to ensure safe and secure carriage
- Ensure safe and secure carriage of explosives
Procedure in the event of accident
- Report accidents involving explosives and take safety precautions
Duration of carriage and delivery
- Carry and deliver explosives within reasonable time and only to authorised recipients
Training and instruction of drivers and attendants
- Train drivers and attendants on explosives safety and keep records
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Prohibition on the carriage of certain explosives
Carriage of explosives in vehicles used to carry passengers for hire or reward
Minimum age limits for persons engaged in the carriage of explosives
Enforcement
Certificates of exemption
Amendment of the Explosives Act 1875
Repeals and revocations
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