S.L. 65.22 Art. 23New vehicles’ roadworthiness.

(1) All new vehicles which are intended to transport explosive substances and articles under this Part are to conform with all the requirements laid down in Annex B to the ADR, depending on the goods being transported.

(2) All new vehicles must be duly certified as being roadworthy.

(3) All new vehicles must be inspected and checked by the competent authorities.

(4) All new vehicles being certified as roadworthy and certified by the competent authorities as fulfilling all the requirements of these regulations will be issued a certificate of approval, as is laid down in the Sixth Schedule, allowing the vehicle to be used in transport of goods in this Part. The certificate must be produced upon request as proof of the vehicle’s conformity with these regulations.

(5) The certificate mentioned in subregulation (4) will be valid for a period not exceeding one year.