Mobile Strongrooms
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Bullion vans, to qualify for exemption. must • have a minimum rated carrying capacity of 15 cwt. and must include among permanently installed equipment the following features so that they are clearly recognized as mobile strongrooms for the carriage of bullion and currency.
The vehicle body must either be constructed or relnforced with a strong thiefresisting lining, or must be fitted with a strong thief-resisting bulkhead separating the load-carrying compartment from the driver's compartment. It must be capable of being securely locked and all windows in the rear compartment must be of armoured glass and either fitted with window grilles or bars, or covered with a metal flap.
Passenger accommodation behind the driver should be no more than is necessary to protect the contents of the vehicle, which should be fitted with an appropriate alarm system.