Part VIEmergencies and Parking

Equipment21

1

Subject to paragraph (2), the operator of any vehicle which is being used for the carriage of dangerous goods shall ensure that—

a

it is equipped so that the driver can take those measures detailed in the emergency information which he would be required to take in order to comply with regulation 22(1); and

b

where toxic gases are being carried, the vehicle crew are provided with suitable respiratory protective equipment to enable them to escape safely in case of emergency.

2

Paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to any trailer which is being used for the carriage of dangerous goods where that trailer is detached from the motor vehicle.