Singapore legislation
Regulation 36
of Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations
Regulation 36
Responsibilities of driver
The driver of a vehicle used to transport petroleum or flammable material or both shall —
carry with him at all times the original copy of his valid permit when transporting petroleum or flammable material or both, as the case may be;
keep in the cabin of the vehicle the original copy of the valid licence to transport petroleum or flammable material or both, as the case may be;
ensure that the original copy of the valid licence to transport petroleum or flammable material or both, as the case may be, is prominently displayed in the driver’s cab of the vehicle used to transport the petroleum or flammable material or both;
keep in the cabin of the vehicle a copy of the Transport Emergency Response Plan;
have detailed knowledge of the contents of the Transport Emergency Response Plan;
take adequate precautions to prevent the ignition of flammable vapours whilst in or around the vehicle during transport of the petroleum or flammable material or both from open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, static electrical sparks, spontaneous ignition including heat producing chemical reactions and radiant heat and all other sources of ignition;
adhere to the speed limit under written law;
adhere to the routes of transport approved by the Commissioner;
adhere to the permitted times for the transport of petroleum and flammable materials; and
comply with any other requirements as directed by the Commissioner.