KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am doing a track day at Silverstone on 6th March, and will be driving the Westfield not trailering. I would like to take some spare fuel with me to top up the tank through the course of the day, but I am not sure if there are any road regulations that deal with this. Anyone know if there is a maximum permissible amount that can be carried in a Jerry can or approved fuel container(s) whilst driving on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I seem to remember 2x 5L in approved containers, but if it's any help, there are fuel stations near Silverstone too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I don't believe there are any regulations Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I seem to remember 2x 5L in approved containers, but if it's any help, there are fuel stations near Silverstone too Thanks, I know there are fuel stations nearby, but I want to try and avoid "half empty tank starvation" when taking a left hander, by topping up before every track run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I noticed the other day a new notice on the fuel pump advising that the legal limit for storage in a metal container is now 10l not 20l. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You're not storing it though, you're transporting it. I've asked one of our experts and will revert back on the regs... ETA - they do have an on site fuel station. (That said, I always take Jerrys) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have seen that you can get a 20l plastic container fairly cheap, I was thinking two of these with 15 litres in each http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141426159964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 You're not storing it though, you're transporting it. I've asked one of our experts and will revert back on the regs... Yes exactly that, transporting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You will find there are rules for storage and transportation and the types of container Also some garages are very strict about what they will allow you to fill Of course there is the law and what most people do In practice But don't risk turning up at a local station with two 20 l jerry cans and hoping to be allowed to fill them I would fill 5 or 10 litres at different times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Limits on the quantity of petrol you can carry in a vehicle For private individuals: Where petrol is carried in refillable containers filled by, or for a private individual, the maximum container size is limited to 60 litres and a total quantity per vehicle of 240 litres. However, it is recommended that when storing and transporting petrol you should limit the quantity to the least amount required and ideally no more than 3 x 5 litre containers to be carried in a vehicle at any time. Petrol storage is controlled by legislation and you may be required to notify your local authority and or hold a licence to store certain quantities. See HSA guidance “Petrol Storage Information Note” downloadable from the HSA web site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You will find there are rules for storage and transportation and the types of container Also some garages are very strict about what they will allow you to fill Of course there is the law and what most people do In practice But don't risk turning up at a local station with two 20 l jerry cans and hoping to be allowed to fill them I would fill 5 or 10 litres at different times Most will let you fill 1 x 20 litre at a time, so I just make 3 trips to my local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Limits on the quantity of petrol you can carry in a vehicle For private individuals: Where petrol is carried in refillable containers filled by, or for a private individual, the maximum container size is limited to 60 litres and a total quantity per vehicle of 240 litres. However, it is recommended that when storing and transporting petrol you should limit the quantity to the least amount required and ideally no more than 3 x 5 litre containers to be carried in a vehicle at any time. Petrol storage is controlled by legislation and you may be required to notify your local authority and or hold a licence to store certain quantities. See HSA guidance “Petrol Storage Information Note” downloadable from the HSA web site. Perfect thanks. So I should be fine with 2nr 20 litre plastics as I linked to earlier with approx 15 litres in each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Do you reckon these will be ok? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=291270095852 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 "someone told me that if you fill up at night and the use the pump furthest away from the office you will not have problem!" I often fill up 2 x20litre jerry cans plus other 10 litre cans and I have never been stopped or challenged. When you have a kit car, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, strimmer and ride on mower you need a lot of fuel. I store mine in my garage and transport it inside my trailer to events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 As I say some supermarkets have their own rules. I went to a sainsburys to buy fuel for my mower and they would only allow metal up to 10 litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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