# The Carriage of Explosives by Road Regulations 1996, Regulation 23: Smoking and open flames


(1) No person shall smoke or produce an open flame—
(a) on a vehicle which is being used for the carriage of explosives;
(b) in the vicinity of such a vehicle during the loading and unloading of the explosives.
(2) No person shall bring portable lighting apparatus onto a vehicle if such apparatus comprises a flame or has any metal surface liable to produce sparks.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2093/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/carriage-of-explosives-by-road-regulations-1996/regulation-23
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