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CPC Freight National CPC Freight International CPC Passenger National CPC Passenger International ADR Dangerous Substances DGSA Dangerous Goods

Any person wishing to carry dangerous goods in the following vehicles will require a valid ADR Certificate:
 

A Road tanker with a capacity greater than 1000 litres

A Tank Container with a capacity greater than 3000 litres

A vehicle having a permissible maximum weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes

Drivers must sit the appropriate exams for materials they wish to carry
as follows:
 

Core (compulsory)

Tankers and/or Packages (i.e. Non-tanker lorry)

An exam for each of the classes they wish to carry

UN Regulations recognise 9 classes of Hazardous Material:
 

Class 1 = Explosives

Class 2 = Gases

Class 3 = Flammable Liquids (Petrol / Oil)

Class 4 = Flammable Solids

Class 5 = Oxidising Substances (Fertilisers)

Class 6 = Toxics

Class 7 = Radioactives (Not available)

Class 8 = Corrosives

Class 9 = Miscellaneous

The ADR Certificate is valid for 5 years, but may be extended for a further 5 years by completing a refresher course during the fourth year