aide automotive have had recent reports from a number of Devon hauilers who have been requested to conform to the requirement of a spill valve in the fuel tank filler neck.
Some manufactuers have installed such valves on vehciles manufactuered from 2009 but due to anti syphon devices being fitted, (and the to do this the valve removed) the legislation has been by passed. VOSA in Devon have started to check the tank for the valve and if not fitted asked for a valve to be fitted.
With Corporate Responsibility being top of most organisation’s agendas these days, this device gives businesses the chance to comply. Diesel spillage is a dangerous problem. Diesel on the road can be as slippery as black ice and a potential hazard to most road users. Even a few litres can cause a potentially lethal accident. In the UK you can be fined £5,000, along with six points on your licence. You may also be liable for the costs of cleaning up the spill and repairing the road surface – and your insurance rating will suffer. The worst scenario can be a charge of corporate manslaughter.
Diesel spills account for twice as many accidents involving bikers than icy roads.
Available as a retrofit copmonent, the new spring-loaded valve is more effective at preventing spillage, due to the rapid response of the closure system, a stamped stainless steel collar with four extended mounting clips, which clip onto the vent holes, preventing spillage as the vavle is fitted to the top vent holes of the anti syph.
Contact aide automotive for further information on price or for questions.
