158Driver’s duties

158 Driver’s duties

(1)  This regulation applies if a road vehicle transporting dangerous goods is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation.

(2)  The driver of the road vehicle must –

(a) notify the prime contractor, the Competent Authority, and the police or fire service, of the incident as soon as practicable; and

(b) provide any reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.