The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations, implement the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations, commonly referred to as ADR.
The purpose of the regulations is to protect everyone either directly involved (such as consignors or carriers), or those who might become involved in an emergency. Dangerous goods are assigned to various classifications depending on their fundamental hazard.
Operators
Operators must appoint a “dangerous goods safety advisor” (DGSA) to assist them to navigate the prescriptive legal requirements for the particular substances being carried. If you require a DGSA use the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser
Training
Any person involved in the carriage of dangerous goods must be trained in accordance with ADR. Drivers need to receive ADR training in accordance with the goods which they are carrying and be in possession of a valid certificate issued on behalf of the competent authority. Passengers in such vehicles must also have had basic training.
Vehicles and equipment
Vehicles transporting dangerous goods must meet the requirements of ADR and be appropriately marked and placarded. Vehicles must be provided with the appropriate firefighting and miscellaneous equipment for the goods which they are carrying.
Inspections
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's Road Policing Department is responsible to conduct stop checks of vehicles on the roads to ensure that both the vehicle and it occupants are fully compliant with the ADR regulations. These checks. Non-compliance with the detailed requirements in the legislation may result in prohibition notices being issued and could also lead to prosecution.
View the Public register of PSNI issued prohibitions on our website.
The Health and Safety executive Northern Ireland also hold responsibilities in relation to the carriage of dangerous goods on the roads and follow up inspections of premises. They hold a public register in relation to notices and prohibitions issued by them which accessible on their web page below alongside further information.