S.L. 65.22 Art. 30Non-certified existing vehicles.

(1) All existing vehicles used in the transport of dangerous goods in Malta which do not conform with the requirements prescribed in Annex B to the ADR, or any of the requirements mentioned in Part VII, will not qualify to be issued the Certificate of Approval for Vehicles Carrying Certain Dangerous Goods.

(2) All existing vehicles as is mentioned in subregulation (1) cannot be used for international transport of dangerous goods.

(3) All existing vehicles as are mentioned in subregulation (1) may be used for national transport of dangerous goods provided that:

(a) the vehicle is subject to the annual roadworthiness check and is maintained in such a condition as to make it fit to use safely;

(b) the tank, tank container, multiple-element gas container (MEGCs) and demountable tanks fitted to, or carried by the vehicle, is to be subject to regular and periodic inspection and or tests required by the competent authority;

(c) the driver holds the necessary ADR Training Certificate for Drivers of Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods, as mentioned in regulation 25, or has been suitably trained depending on dangerous goods being carried and the quantity of goods carried;

(d) the vehicle and its load, including the tank, tank container, multiple-element gas container (MEGC) and demountable tanks are all suitably placarded and labeled as required by Annex A and Annex B to the ADR.