Chapter 8 of the National Road Traffic Act applies as well as SANS 10231 applies to the transport of fuel.
The transport of petrol up to 500 litres and diesel up to 1000 litres are exempt from the dangerous goods provisions in terms of reg 276 of the National Road Traffic Regulations..
7.4.3 Exemptions related to the transport of liquid fuels
The requirements of this standard shall not apply to:
a) fuel contained in tanks of a vehicle performing a transport operation and intended for the operation of any of its equipment with the following restrictions:
1) when contained in tanks permanently connected to the vehicle’s engine or auxiliary equipment (or both), it shall not exceed the quantities specified in table 2; and
2) when contained in portable fuel containers (such as Jerricans), a maximum of 60 L may be carried per vehicle, or combination of vehicles;
Table 2 — Exempted vehicles
1 2
Transport unit Maximum quantity
L
Drawing vehicle 1 500
Combination 1 500
Trailer 500
b) fuel contained in the tanks of vehicles or of other means of conveyance (such as boats), which
are carried as a load, where it is destined for their propulsion or the operation of any of their
equipment. Any fuel cocks between the engine or equipment and the fuel tank shall be closed
during carriage unless it is essential for the equipment to remain operational. The load shall be
loaded upright and secured against falling; and
c) the goods are moved between adjacent premises, not more than 1 km apart.
Regards/Groete
Alta
Alta Swanepoel and Associates CC
