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Breakdowns and incidents: rules 275–287

Learn how to seek relative safety after a breakdown and what the Code says about incidents and required details.

Rule 285

If an incident involves a vehicle containing dangerous goods, follow the advice in Rule 283 and, in particular switch off engines and DO NOT SMOKE keep well away from the vehicle and do not be tempted to try to rescue casualties as you yourself could become one call the emergency services and give as much information as possible about the labels and markings on the vehicle. DO NOT use a mobile phone close to a vehicle carrying flammable loads.

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