# European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When a transport document or hazard label carries the abbreviation ADR, the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is the governing legal framework.

When a transport document or hazard label carries the abbreviation ADR, the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is the governing legal framework. Concluded in 1957 under UNECE auspices, ADR regulates the cross-border transport of hazardous materials by road across Europe and beyond. It prescribes how dangerous goods must be classified, packaged, labelled, and documented, what safety equipment vehicles must carry, and what training is required for drivers and dangerous goods safety advisers. The regulations are updated on a biennial cycle, and compliance is mandatory for all shippers, carriers, and freight forwarders involved in international road transport of dangerous goods – non-compliance can result in fines, vehicle detention, and criminal liability.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/adr-2](https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/adr-2)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/adr-2 |

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