Section 43.23. Transportation of explosives

The following provisions shall apply to the transportation of explosives in the streets, avenues, roads or highways of that portion of this Commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the Department:

(1) All packages containing explosives during transportation shall be kept clean.

(2) Layers of blasting cartridges in packages shall be separated by sawdust or other suitable inexplosive absorbent.

(3) No iron or steel shall be used in the construction of any package, unless covered with zinc, tin or similar material.

(4) Each package, except smokeless powder, shall be marked by means of a brand or stencil or a securely attached label, with the words ‘‘Explosive—Dangerous,’’ followed by the specific name of the explosive, the name and address of both the manufacturer and the forwarder, and a brief statement showing the weight of the package, the percentage of absorbent and the date of manufacture.

(5) Explosives shall not be transported in the streets, avenues, roads or highways, from sunrise to sunset.

(6) No matches, smoking or intoxicated person shall be allowed upon any vehicle engaged in the transportation of high explosives, nor shall any unauthorized person be present during the loading or unloading of the vehicle.

(7) No stops except unavoidable stops shall be made during the journey.