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