ADR Dangerous Goods
Transporting dangerous goods by road
Goods transported by road is controlled by international regulations and is strictly regulated by authorities. ADR ensures that any dangerous goods moved by road can cross international borders freely if the vehicles, cargo and drivers comply with it's legislation and rules that govern the market. The ADR is administered by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
ADR Special Loads Abroad
Moving dangerous goods by road is governed by international regulations and is strictly policed. Most European countries are signed up to ADR.
Read moreCarriage of Dangerous Goods
ADR is French for “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road” which is a treaty dating back to 1957
Read moreDriver Requirements
There are specific rules and points that must be adhered to at all times by drivers carrying Dangerous Goods under ADR regulations.
Read moreHazard Diamonds & Classes
Danger labels will be displayed on vehicles, containers and packaging during the transportation of dangerous goods.
Read moreHazard Signs & Classifications
Dangerous goods have to be classified in accordance with the requirements in ADR and assigned a UN number, name, description and packing group.
Read moreLimited Quantities
Transporting limited quantities of some ADR-registered goods does not need normal packaging and labeling as required by the regulations.
Read moreMarkings & Placards
Emergency Action Codes (EACs) are a three-character code that must be displayed on all GB registered road and rail vehicles that carry ADR dangerous goods.
Read moreTransport Documentation
Drivers are required to carry 'Instructions in Writing' which is a 4-page document that sets out emergency information and emergency equipment.
Read moreTransportable Pressure Equipment
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment is a introduced in Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009)under a European agreement known as ADR
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