ADR dangerous goods

European agreement on international carriage of dangerous goods: 9 classes, marking, driver certificate

Hazard class

Flammable liquids

Fuel, solvents, paints, alcohol. Extinguishers, grounding when transfer, no open flame.

Basic ADR requirements

  • • Driver ADR certificate — training + exam, valid 5 years, must be carried
  • • Orange plates front and rear, class labels on packages
  • • Written driver instructions in crew language + transit countries' languages
  • • Vehicle equipment: extinguishers (2×6 kg for >3.5t), chocks, signs, lamp
  • • ADR consignment note with UN number, class, packing group, quantity
  • • Exemptions: <1000 points (small quantities) — partial relief from rules