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