The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Amendments relating to the standard checks

19.  At the end, insert—

Regulation 2

“SCHEDULE  The standard checks

1.   Where a means of entry to the load space is able to be secured by an optimal method against unauthorised access, a check that it is so secured.

2.   Where the vehicle has a means of entry to its load space that is not able to be secured by an optimal method against unauthorised access but is able to be secured against unauthorised access by another method, a check that it is so secured.

3.   Where the vehicle’s cargo is able to be secured by an optimal method against unauthorised access, a check that it is so secured, provided that the cargo can be accessed by the person undertaking the check.

4.   Where the vehicle’s cargo is not able to be secured by an optimal method against unauthorised access but is able to be secured against unauthorised access by another method, a check that it is so secured, provided that the cargo can be accessed by the person undertaking the check.

5.   A check of all locks, seals and other security devices for signs of tampering, damage, unauthorised repair and unauthorised replacement.

6.   A check that the documentation accompanying the vehicle under regulation 2E(8) is all correct.

7.   Where the vehicle has them, a check of all TIR cables and straps and related eyelets for signs of tampering, damage, unauthorised repair and unauthorised replacement.

8.   Where the vehicle has a load space that is enclosed (wholly or partly) by an outer shell or by a fabric cover, a check of the outer shell or fabric for signs of unauthorised access.

9.   A check of all external storage compartments and wind deflectors of the vehicle for signs of unauthorised access.

10.   A check beneath the vehicle for signs of unauthorised access.

11.   A check from inside the vehicle for signs of unauthorised access, including of the vehicle’s roof.

12.   A check that no person has gained unauthorised access to the vehicle.”.