Road transportation under ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) refers to international legislation for the safe transport of hazardous materials by road. This category of transportation includes substances such as explosives, flammable, toxic, and corrosive materials, and requires special permits, labeling, and precautions to protect the public and the environment.
ADR classifies dangerous goods into categories based on their type. The main ADR classes include:
- Explosive materials
- Flammable gases
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, self-heating substances
- Oxidizing agents, organic peroxides
- Toxic and infectious substances
- Radioactive materials
- Corrosive substances
- Miscellaneous dangerous goods and mixed packing
Containers carrying hazardous materials display corresponding class numbers and ADR markings to inform and protect the public and the environment during road transport.
