Tanker Module

Goods can only be carried in a tank if they are in the tank section of the regulations. All tank vehicles are within scope.

Definitions

Tank
A means of carrying liquids, powders or gases that is secure during transport.
Road tanker
A good vehicle that has a tank that is either:-

• Attached to the frame of the vehicle.
• Part of the vehicle.

Tank Container
Any tank other than a road tanker which is not permanently attached to the vehicle where the capacity is greater than 450 liters. (Smaller would be a package). Often attached by 4 twist locks. Dangerous Goods

• Good that are in the Dangerous good list.
• The list will show which are suitable for carriage in tanks.
• Tank Containers are road-regulated while on the vehicle.

• The operator is responsible for the use of a suitable tank and fittings.
• Since 10/05/04 under ADR tanks manufactured must be approved for the substance.
• The driver must ensure that other than loading and unloading the tank remains closed.