S.L. 65.22 Art. 24Existing vehicles’ roadworthiness.

(1) All existing vehicles used in the transport of explosive substances and articles under this Part before the commencement date of these regulations, are to fulfil the minimum requirements laid down in subregulation (2) of this regulation.

(2) All existing vehicles must:

(a) be duly certified as being roadworthy and have a valid roadworthy certificate;

(b) be of diesel propulsion system;

(c) have a cargo area of metal construction and must be completely isolated from the driver or any other person on the vehicle;

(d) the cargo body must be totally enclosed and lockable. If the cargo body is open the vehicle must have a head, side and tail board and loads must be completely sheeted by means of a water-proof and fire-resistant tarpaulin;

(e) the driver’s cab must be of metal construction and fully enclosed.

(3) All existing vehicles which fully comply with the above requirements may carry explosive articles and substances under this Part provided that the vehicle is clearly placarded and labelled as is prescribed in Annex A and Annex B to the ADR.

(4) All explosive substances and articles under this Part which are to be transported must be at all times securely stowed.

(5) All explosive substances and articles under this Part which are to be transported must be packaged, marked, stowed and/or segregated in the manner prescribed in Annex A and Annex B to the ADR. Mixed loading is not permitted unless the substances or articles are compatible.