(1)The design, construction, materials and layout of the haul roads shall be made in accordance with the standards and parameters required for the load and speed of tile vehicles plying thereon which shall be approved in writing by the Chief Inspector.(2)All roads for trucks, dumpers or other mobile machinery shall be designed, constructed and maintained in such condition as to be fit for their use.(3)Except with the express permission of the Chief Inspector in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein, no road shall have a gradient steeper than 1 in 16 at any place.(4)Where practicable, all roads from the opencast working shall be arranged to provide for one-way traffic and where not practicable, no road shall be of a width less than three times the width of the largest vehicle plying on that road, unless, definite turnouts and waiting points are designated.(5)All corners and bends in road shall be made in such a way that the operators and drivers of vehicles have a clear view upto a distance not less than 30 metres along the road.Provided that where it is not possible to ensure visibility upto a distance of not less than 30 metres, there shall be provided two roads for the incoming and outgoing traffic or an alternative system:Provided further that adoption of an alternative system shall be intimated to the Regional Inspector in writing.(6)Standard traffic signs shall be displayed at conspicuous places along the haul road.(7)Road surface shall be smooth and of sufficient strength.(8)All roads shall be provided with side drains to prevent water logging and damage to the road.(9)In case of ramps over small stretches, a gradient not steeper than 1 in 10 shall be provided.(10)Where any road exists above the level of the surrounding area, it shall be provided with strong parapet wall or embankment with a height of not less than half the diameter of the wheel of the largest dumper or other vehicle plying or one meter, whichever is greater and of adequate width to prevent any vehicle from getting off the road.(11)The portion of roads where there is heavy traffic of men and machine shall have separate lane properly fenced off from haul road for use by pedestrians and two wheelers.(12)Loaded trucks, dumpers or other vehicles shall not be reversed on gradient.(13)A berm of height at least half the diameter of the wheel of the largest dumper plying or one meter whichever is greater and of adequate width shall constantly be provided and maintained at the edge of the spoil or coal dump.(14)Sufficient number of stop-blocks shall be provided at every discharge point and it shall be used every time material is dumped from the truck, dumper or other such vehicle.(15)The manager shall formulate traffic rules for movement of trucks, dumpers or other vehicles which Shall be prominently displayed at the relevant places in the opencast working and truck/dumper roads.(16)No person shall be permitted to work on the chassis of truck, dumper or other vehicles with the body in a rest position unless the truck or dumper body has been securely blocked in position and the mechanical hoist mechanism alone shall not be dependent upon to hold the body of the truck, dumper or other vehicles, in raised position.(17)Separate roads shall be provided for small vehicles.(18)Only authorised small vehicles shall be allowed in opencast working which have a raised red flag in day time and a red light in the night which shall be visible to a dumper operator from a distance of at least 30 metres.(19)All heavy earth moving machinery including light motor vehicle permitted to ply on the haul road shall be provided with flasher lights on top, indicator lights in front and rear sides of the vehicle as approved by the Chief Inspector.(20)Anti-Collision and Proximity Detection Device of a standard and type approved by the Chief Inspector shall be installed on every Heavy Earth Moving Machinery.
