Can oxygen be transported in a vehicle?

If you need to transport oxygen cylinders ideally you should use a vehicle that has been designed for the purpose. However, if you need to carry oxygen for your own personal use we would recommend that:

• You restrict the number of cylinders being carried to a minimum

• You secure and transport the cylinders in a separate compartment in the vehicle (such as the boot).

• They need to be secured ideally with a Cargo net or fixed with a Karibiner and strap.

• There should be adequate ventilation within the car

• We would also advise you to inform your Insurance company

There are no specific regulations covering the carriage of small quantities of medical gases in small cylinders. However, it makes sense to follow the requirements of the regulations covering the transport of gases in larger quantities.