Orange 'square' on front of lorries?

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Tue 27 May 2003 14:03
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - jonesy127 {P}
What does it signify? Occasionally see what looks like an upside down washing up bowl replacing it!
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Tue 27 May 2003 14:48
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - Jonathan {p}
Aren't these meant for the warning diamonds that must be carried for certain dangerous loads?
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Tue 27 May 2003 15:41
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - jonesy127 {P}
Forgot to mention they go on the front...
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Tue 27 May 2003 19:10
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - Obsolete
It's in The Highway Code under Vehicle Markings: "The above panel will be displayed by vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods in packages."
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Tue 27 May 2003 20:27
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - Nortones2
`Its a little more formal than the highway code. The requirement stems from occupational safety legislation which I will not bore you with (and to be honest I've forgotten the details!) and relates to packaged dangerous goods. For tankers etc, you'll see various UN codes and contact numbers for assistance in the event of a mishap. Dealing with this gets you a nice ride in a Volvo T5 to catch suspects, as the police have to do the intercepting, obviously.
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Wed 28 May 2003 08:09
Orange 'square' on front of lorries? - Dwight Van Driver
Hazchem Scheme and something like The Transport of Dangerous Substances Regs. I binned my notes on this some years ago. Drat.

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