The amendment to the regulation on the road transport of hazardous materials has entered into force. The regulation, prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, was published in the Official Gazette.
With the new regulation, changes have been made to the documentation obligations of drivers. Accordingly, drivers will be required to carry an SRC5 training certificate appropriate to the class of hazardous material they are transporting or the mode of transport throughout the duration of the transport.
A new obligation has also been introduced for carriers to ensure that the content of hazardous materials can be identified during roadside inspections. Carriers will be required to keep a safety data sheet, prepared in accordance with the relevant legislation, in printed or digital form throughout the transport process.
In the event of a violation of the regulation's provisions, an administrative fine ranging from 564 Turkish Lira to 63 thousand 802 Turkish Lira will be imposed.
Furthermore, the "Regulation on Amending the Regulation on Dangerous Goods Safety Consultancy Services" and the "Regulation on Amending the Regulation on Technical Inspections of Vehicles and Superstructures Carrying Dangerous Goods" have also been published in the Official Gazette and have entered into force. With these changes, the legislation underlying the regulations has been reorganized.
News Source: 12punto
