Dangerous Goods Transport

To apply for Exemptions, Approvals and Determinations under the Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008, please use the forms below.

Fees apply.  Refer to Forms for current fee.

Dangerous Goods Driver Licence

Driver Licence to Transport Dangerous Goods above prescribed quantities.

Fees: Refer to Related Information for current fees.

Duration: 3 years

In South Australia, the following legislation regulates the licensing of vehicles that are used to transport dangerous goods:
- Dangerous Substances Act 1979 
- Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008 
The Regulations require a vehicle transporting dangerous goods and the person driving the vehicle in prescribed quantities to be licensed

A vehicle and a driver is required to be licensed to transport dangerous goods when the vehicle is used to transport:
- dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres; or
- more than 500 kilograms of dangerous goods in a receptacle.

A licence is not required, when the dangerous goods are transported in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with a total capacity of IBCs up to 3000 litres, provided that they are not filled or emptied while on the vehicle.

Forms: Application for a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence

Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence

Vehicle Licence to Transport Dangerous Goods above prescribed quantities.

Fees: Refer to Related Information for Current Fees.

Duration:  1-3 years

In South Australia, the following legislation regulates the licensing of vehicles that are used to transport dangerous goods:
- Dangerous Substances Act 1979
- Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008
The Regulations require a vehicle transporting dangerous goods and the person driving the vehicle in prescribed quantities to be licensed

A vehicle and a driver is required to be licensed to transport dangerous goods when the vehicle is used to transport:
- dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres; or
- more than 500 kilograms of dangerous goods in a receptacle.
Each unit of a combination vehicle, if transporting a licensable amount, requires a licence.
Licences are not required when:
- The dangerous goods are transported in an immediate bulk container (IBC) where IBC is not filled or emptied on the vehicle, and the total capacity of IBCs on the vehicle is not more than 3000 litres.
- a licence is in force in respect of the vehicle under the Explosives Act 1936,
- the vehicle is a unit of rolling stock, or
- the vehicle is a prime mover or a converter dolly.

Forms:

DGV01 - Application for a Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence
DGV02 - Details of Truck Vehicles
DGV03 - Details of Tanker Vehicles