EXPLOSIVES, GAS AND PETROL ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TRANSPORT THROUGH A 100 METER LONG TUNNEL
On April 08, 2020, the Government issues the Decree No. 42/2020/ND-CP on providing the List of dangerous goods and the transport of dangerous goods by road motor vehicles and the transport of dangerous goods on inland waterways.
Accordingly, explosives, gas, petrol, oil and other inflammable and explosive substances are not allowed to transport through tunnel with a length of 100m or more. Besides, people who participates in traffic or passengers shall not be transported on the same ferry with vehicles (which are permitted to transport dangerous goods) carrying explosives, gas, petrol, oil and other inflammable and explosive substances.
A dangerous goods transport permit shall be granted by the competent agency as prescribed and contains the following principal details: Name, address, contact number of unit which is granted permit; full name and title of its legal representative; Type and group of dangerous goods; The transport route and time schedule; Information about the vehicle or vessel and the driver. The time limit of a dangerous goods transport permit shall be granted for each shipment or each period at the request of the transporting unit but not exceeding 24 months and not exceeding the service life of the vehicle or vessel.
This Decree takes effect on June 01, 2020.
