WorkSafe Tasmania

WorkSafe Tasmania

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Dangerous goods vehicle licences

Do you need a licence for your vehicle?

If you drive a road vehicle to transport dangerous goods, your vehicle must be licensed by WorkSafe Tasmania if the capacity of the containers you transport:

  • exceed 500 litres or kilograms for a container
  • exceed 3000 litres for a single IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) or total capacity of IBCs, not filled or emptied on the vehicle
  • are a Risk Category 3 load for Class 1 (explosives).

Applying for and renewing a dangerous goods vehicle licence

You must submit an Application For Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence form at a Service Tasmania outlet.

To be eligible to apply for a licence:

  • your vehicle and equipment must be in a safe condition
  • personal protective equipment and vehicle safety equipment must be provided
  • the tank design and construction must have documented evidence verifying design approval and tank compliance
  • the vehicle must be roadworthy
  • the vehicle must satisfy all relevant provisions of the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code).

WorkSafe Tasmania resources

Application For Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence form

Transporting fireworks by road

Other resources

Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code)

Last updated: 29 October 2019
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