Explanatory Memorandum SI 2007/1520 Explanatory Memorandum to the Road Tunnel Safety Regulations 2007. SI 2007/1520

Publication Year

2007

Document Status

Current

Abstract

EU Directive 2004/54/EC on Minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the Trans-European Road Network was devised as a result of tunnel fires in Mont Blanc and Tauern in 1999 and St Gothard in 2001. SI 2007/1520 transposes the EU directive into UK law. Considers suitable safety measures to ensure tunnel safety.

Document History

Prepared by the Department for Transport (DFT).

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