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Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 249, 17 October 1995, pp. 35-40.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inspection Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The present Directive lays down provisions applicable to checks carried out by Member States on the transport of dangerous goods by road in vehicles travelling in their territory or entering it from a third country. The checks shall be random and shall as far as possible cover an extensive portion of the road network. Checks may also be carried out at the premises of undertakings, as a preventive measure or where infringements which jeopardize safety in the transport of dangerous goods have been recorded at the roadside.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decision of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on checks carried out to supervise the transport of dangerous goods by road (No. 705 of 1996).

Legislation | Finland | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 2004/112/EC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX