This legislation has been repealed.
(1) The fuel tank and
the fuel tank filler pipe of an omnibus shall not be located in its interior,
in the engine compartment or in any separate compartment provided for the
driver.
(2) The fuel tank
filler pipe shall be situated so that it is not less than 900 millimetres from
either side of any entrance or exit referred to in regulation 1602 or any
emergency exit referred to in regulation 1610 and shall be so arranged
that any overflow or leakage of fuel cannot accumulate in or upon the omnibus.
(3) Petrol or other
volatile spirit shall not be carried on an omnibus except in the operating
tanks provided for that purpose.