What does ADR stand for in transport?

ADR is the abbreviation of the French title of the European treaty on the international transport of hazardous substances on the road: Accord Européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route.

WHAT IS A ADR driver?

Drivers of vehicles with tanks and certain tank components as well as drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages are required to hold a special vocational certificate of training, sometimes referred to informally as an ‘ADR Certificate’.

Who needs an ADR Licence?

ADR training is not only for vocational drivers (those holding category C licences). Drivers’ with only category B licences (car and van) may require ADR training in order to transport small hazardous packages.

How do I become an ADR driver?

ADR Courses Candidates will need to attend an approved course for either 3, 3 1/2 or 5 days. The ADR driving licence is valid for 5 years, drivers must complete an ADR refresher training course prior to the expiry (within last 12 months and 6 weeks before expiry) in order to update the ADR driving licence.

What is the meaning of the name ADR?

ADR (treaty) ADR (formally, the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)) is a 1957 United Nations treaty that governs transnational transport of hazardous materials. “ADR” is derived from the French name for the treaty: Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises…

What do you need to know about ADR driver training?

ADR Driver Training Courses cover the regulations and the safety procedures relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by road. This includes in packages, IBCs, Bulk and Tanks.

Do you have to have an ADR to drive dangerous goods?

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must comply with Annex B to ADR, which includes vehicle and tank specifications and other operational requirements. Drivers of all vehicles carrying dangerous goods must have an ADR training certificate. There are exemptions for drivers carrying:

What is the official name of the ADR law?

The official name for ADR Law is the “European A greement Concerning the International Carriage of D angerous Goods by R oad”