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DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT) REGULATIONS 1998 (S.R. 1998, NO. 162) - REG 166

Control of ignition sources [13.6]

(1)  This regulation applies to a vehicle transporting dangerous goods in bulk –
(a) of Class 2.1, 3, 4 or 5; or
(b) with a Subsidiary Risk of 2.1, 3, 4 or 5.
(2)  If the vehicle is transporting the dangerous goods by road, a person who is driving the vehicle or a passenger on the vehicle must not –
(a) have matches or a cigarette lighter in his or her possession in the vehicle; or
(b) smoke in the vehicle.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.
(3)  If the vehicle is transporting the dangerous goods by rail, the person who is in charge of loading or unloading the dangerous goods must do everything practicable to ensure that no source of ignition, other than materials handling equipment, is within 15 metres of the place of loading or unloading.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.



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