emergency

Emergency action code

1) Regarding the UK carriage of dangerous substances by road, the internationally recognized code indicated on vehicle (ie tanker) marking panels (ie Hazchem label).

Emergency

1) Under goods vehicle drivers’ hours law, the circumstances when a driver can depart from the rules to deal with, or when he is delayed by, an emergency situation. Under EU law a driver may depart from the rules as necessary to reach a suitable stopping place when events arise requiring him to ensure the safety of persons, the vehicle or its load, providing road safety is not jeopardized.