Great way (not) to transport your oxygen cylinder

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I took this shot a while back while stopped at a light. Just kind of caught my attention. This was on a local government agency work truck.

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Yeah, that'll get you a ticket most places. Many cops don't understand the DOT rules.
 
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Always one to learn. What am I missing?

Doesnt look strapped/chained.. Some people will tell you it has to have the cap on too, but I've many examples of where that is not the case.
 
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The regulator is connected. During transport they are required to have the metal valve protector cap screwed on.
 
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If it turns over it can bust the regulator off and that tank will become a missile.
 
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Most people have no concept of how dangerous a high pressure cylinder is
 
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The regulator is connected. During transport they are required to have the metal valve protector cap screwed on.

I have some dot approved caps that allow the reg to be connected and still secured. At least that's what I was told. I'm the guy that lets my bottles roll around in the back of the truck

Brett
 
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I have some dot approved caps that allow the reg to be connected and still secured. At least that's what I was told.

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Looks like they have one on there, just not used at the time.


Also, they could have a floor mounted bottle rack we cant see..

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