Carriage of dangerous goods

These pages promote the safe carriage of dangerous goods and compliance with regulations.

Enforcement of security for class 7 goods by road and rail

Information regarding new duties to be carried out by Dangerous Goods Division Inspectors.

Published:

17 November 2008

Safety Alert

Information on current safety alerts involving the carriage of dangerous goods.

International and national carriage of dangerous goods

Why regulation is required for carrying dangerous goods nationally (within GB) and internationally.

Domestic regulations

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2007.

Training and professional roles in dangerous goods transport

Details of training schemes and roles within the dangerous goods sector.

Packaging

Information for users of freight vehicles with tanks and transportable pressure equipment, and inspection bodies.

Exceptions

Details of authorisations, exemptions, multilateral agreements and notices allowing deviations from ADR/RID requirements.

Meetings

Proposed meetings and other information regarding the transport of dangerous goods.

Guidance

Free guidance publications on the carriage of dangerous goods.

Stakeholder Questionnaires and Feedback

An opportunity to tell us what you think.

Useful links

Online information on the carriage of dangerous goods.

Published:

14 February 2001

Last update:

26 November 2007

Contact us

Contact details for DfT's Dangerous Goods Division, and some tips for enquirers.

Published:

08 August 2006

Last update:

18 September 2006