Dangerous good transported by road: FAQs
How will I comply with the security requirements?
The Department has produced a guidance document and other material which are designed to help organisations deliver the new security measures.
Will I have to follow the guidance?
The guidance document outlines ways in which the requirements could be met. It is not intended to be a prescriptive document and organisations are free to use different ways of complying with the requirements.
How will I know which parts of the guidance are relevant to the specific security requirements?
The guidance document cross references each of the security requirements to one or more sections of the guidance. Those sections are considered by the Department to include guidance that is relevant to those requirements.
Why is the guidance in a different format to the Industry Security Guidelines produced by the European trade bodies?
The Department, in consultation with industry, government colleagues and the police, decided that regulatory guidance should follow the format that was used for the Code of Practice that was published in February 2004. The Code had become established and familiar to a lot of UK users.
Can I follow the European Industry Security Guidelines instead?
The content of the two sets of guidance is broadly the same. You are free to use either guidance.
How can I access the European Industry Security Guidelines?
Through the British Chemical Distributors and Traders website.
Will my foreign competitors need to comply with the same requirements?
Yes. Operations based in countries that are signatories to the European Agreement concerning the International Agreement of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) would need to comply with the security requirements included in ADR when transporting dangerous goods by road to the UK. In addition similar security requirements would apply to national transport within EU countries.
Who enforces the requirements in Great Britain?
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency enforce the requirements in Great Britain. The regime follows a stepped approach to enforcement with the emphasis on co-operation, advice, dialogue and self-rectification.
What are high consequence dangerous goods?
These are defined as those dangerous goods which have the potential for misuse in a terrorist incident and which may, as a result, produce serious consequences such as mass casualties or mass destruction. See Table 1.10.5 High Consequence Dangerous Goods (PDF, 18KB)
Do the regulations require operators to be part of the dangerous load card scheme?
No. This will remain a voluntary scheme relevant to the carriage of high consequence dangerous goods.
How could the requirement for each crew member to carry with them means of identification (ADR 1.10.1.4 refers) be met?
The following should be included in one document: Driver's name, driver's date of birth and driver's photograph. Carriers should decide whether any other information needs to be included within the same document or separately in order for other security provisions of chapter 1.10 of ADR to be met. For instance, additional information may be needed to meet the requirements for carriers to be identified (ADR 1.10.1.2 refers) and for security plans to be in place (ADR 1.10.3.2 refers).
Where can I find out more about securing fertilisers?
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NACTSO) have issued more information through the 'secure your fertiliser' website.
I am having difficulties arranging suitable security measures due to planning restrictions imposed by planning authorities. Who can help me?
The Department for Communities and Local Government issued a letter to local planning authorities on 19 July 2006 to help ensure that industry is not unreasonably restricted when putting in security measures. If you have experienced problems with an application since then, we would like to hear about it. Please contact the Department for Transport's Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate with details. We can be contacted by email - dgsecurity@dft.gsi.gov.uk - or in writing - TRANSEC, Department for Transport, Zone 5/8, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, SW1E 6DT.
