18.—(1) The operator and the driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives and any attendant having custody or control of the explosives during the carriage shall each take such steps as are reasonable —
(a)
to prevent accidents and to minimise the harmful effects of any accident which may occur; and
(b)
to prevent unauthorised access to, or removal of, all or any part of the explosives.
(2) The operator and the driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives shall each ensure that a competent attendant is present in the vehicle when the driver is not present during any stop within —
(a)
a factory or magazine licensed or exempted under the Act or authorised in writing by the Minister; or
(b)
any premises under the control of the Ministry of Defence.
(3) The operator and the driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives shall each ensure that the route used by the vehicle is a route specified by the Licensing Officer.
(4) The operator and the driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives shall each ensure that no explosives are conveyed through a road tunnel or an underpass.