Is It Safe to Place a Gas Cylinder in the Car Trunk?

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Liquefied gas tanks should not be placed in the car trunk. According to Article 48 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicles are prohibited from carrying flammable and explosive items. If it is necessary to transport flammable and explosive items, approval must be obtained from the public security authorities, and warning signs must be displayed while adhering to the designated route, time, and speed. If a liquefied gas tank is placed in the car trunk without following regulations, it may easily roll during driving. Additionally, bumps and jolts while driving can cause collisions with the tank. In the event of a severe impact, the gas cylinder may explode. The consequences can be imagined—extremely serious. Therefore, for your own safety and the lives of others, never place a liquefied gas tank in the trunk. If the car trunk is sealed during high summer temperatures, the temperature inside can rise significantly. Under such high-temperature conditions, placing flammable and explosive items in the trunk may lead to danger. For short-distance transportation, it is best to secure the liquefied gas tank to prevent movement.