If you intend to carry explosives or dangerous goods in tanks by road to or through countries which apply the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), you may need to obtain a certificate under Annex B of ADR. You can view requirements of ADR 2009 on construction and approval of vehicles on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) website - Opens in a new window. These requirements will change in ADR 2009.

Fixed-tank vehicles, tank-battery vehicles and other vehicles carrying explosives must undergo technical inspection and a certification procedure in their country of registration to make sure that they conform with ADR requirements and to the standard safety regulations in force, eg covering brakes, lighting and steering.

In the UK, vehicles can be inspected at certain Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) Goods Vehicle Testing Stations. VOSA issues a certificate of approval, valid for one year, for vehicles, which pass this inspection. Vehicle operators must pay a fee for the inspection.

 

( linda )02 Nov,2011

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