# The Docks Regulations 1988, Regulation 12: Use of Vehicles


(1) Vehicles used by employees or self-employed persons in the course of dock operations shall be properly maintained.
(2) Danger from use and movement of all vehicles on dock premises shall so far as is reasonably practicable be prevented and the means of preventing such danger shall where applicable include—
(a) safe and adequate railways, roadways and parking facilities;
(b) adequate arrangements for traffic control which shall include proper signs and markings informing and warning drivers;
(c) safe arrangements for operating and moving vehicles where the driver’s field of view is not sufficient to carry out the required operation or movement without risk of danger to any person;
(d) safe arrangements for refuelling vehicles;
(e) suitable barriers;
(f) safe arrangements for the movement and stacking of freight containers; and
(g) safe arrangements for coupling of vehicles.
(3) A vehicle used by an employee or a self-employed person in the course of dock operations shall not—
(a) carry any passenger except—
(i) where proper passenger seating is available for and used by him, or other safe arrangements are made; and
(ii) it is appropriate and necessary for the work being carried out;
(b) be driven in an unsafe manner; or
(c) carry any load which is insecure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1655/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/docks-regulations-1988/regulation-12
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