The ADR Test is required for all vehicles carrying dangerous goods. 

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 29 of 2004) was signed by the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on 21 January 2004. These Regulations apply to the carriage, in tanks, in bulk and in packages, of dangerous goods by road; including the packing, loading, filling and unloading of the dangerous goods in relation to their carriage. They apply the provisions, contained in the technical Annexes to the ‘European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road' 2003 (ADR).

The Regulations impose duties on the various participants associated with the carriage of the dangerous goods. They require that the drivers and others, involved in the carriage of the dangerous goods by road (including their packing/loading/filling/transport/unloading) be adequately trained and, in the case of drivers, hold certificates of such.

The regulations contain requirements for the vehicles, tanks, tank containers, receptacles and packages containing the dangerous goods during their carriage. They also contain provisions to the road checks aspect of their enforcement.

At M50 Truck & Van Centre we support our customers in having their vehicles roadworthy and compliant with Irish laws. We carry out both DOT and ADR tests for the convenience of our customers. We are looking ahead and already provide Proof of Maintenance service by regularly maintaining vehicles and keeping legal record of it. This is legal requirement for truck operators in UK, and only a matter of time it becomes a law in Republic of Ireland.

The ADR Test can be carried out only for vehicles that have passed the DOT Test within forty calendar days. An allowance of three to four weeks has to be made for the certificate to be issued by the authority. We strongly recommend to apply for ADR before carrying out DOT.

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