Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG/ADR)

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) is a test carried out on vehicles which will be carrying dangerous goods within the UK. The CDG test can only be carried out at the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres in Belfast and Cookstown.

• Test Centre locations?

ADR/CDG Test fee and alternative arrangements for certifying new ADR type approved articulated units

The fee for a CDG/ADR inspection increased in May 2010:

New type approved tractor units

In addition to the fee increase the amended 2010 CDG regulations also makes provision for a new fee (£28.00) in respect of an application for the first ADR/CDG certificate for an articulated tractor unit which is based on the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity. This new policy means that there is no longer a requirement for ADR approved artic units (ADR type approval provided by vehicle manufacturer) to be presented at a test centre for its first inspection. A test certificate will be posted to the applicant on receipt of a completed application and fee. Customers should note that to avail of this new arrangement a separate application form (ADR111A) must be completed and posted along with payment to the address on the reverse side of the application.

The ADR 111A application form can be obtained by phoning 0845 601 4094 or downloaded at the following link:

• ADR Application form

Applications can only be made by post or by calling in person to any of the DVA test centres.

DVA will be acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Competent Authorities in relation to the CDG Vehicle Certification aspects of the legislation only.DVA can from the date of introduction of the new CDG legislation also test vehicles requiring certification under the ADR agreement, something previously only carried out by VOSA.

• VOSA.

New semi and draw bar trailers which do not require an annual roadworthiness test will be required to undergo a full brake test as part of the CDG/ADR test.

Depending on which type of CDG/ADR test is applied for, the application form will provide guidance on the vehicle declarations and certificates that are required with the application. Only copies of these certificates should be sent with the application form, with the original certificates being required by the examiner at the time of test.

The Health and Safety Executive (NI) is the Competent Authority for The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (excluding explosives).

• www.hseni.gov.uk

The Northern Ireland Office, Firearms and Explosives Branch, is the Competent Authority for vehicles carrying explosives.

• www.nio.gov.uk

Both Competent Authorities have appointed DVA to carry out the inspection of vehicles on their behalf.