1. (a) Trackless vehicles used for the transportation of explosive materials shall be especially equipped for that purpose and shall be carefully maintained in compliance with the provisions of section 5262.
2. (b) Truck-type vehicles used for the transportation of explosive materials shall be especially equipped with closed compartments for the explosive materials. The compartments shall be lined with nonconductive materials.
3. (c) Each side, front, and rear of every truck-type vehicle, when transporting explosive materials, shall bear a sign with the word “EXPLOSIVES” in letters not less than 4 inches high with a ⅝ -inch stroke on a background of sharply contrasting color.
4. (d) Truck-type vehicles when transporting explosive materials underground, shall be equipped with a flashing red light visible from the front and rear.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).