# International Road Transport Law

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> Reliable cross-border truck operations depend on a robust legal framework – International Road Transport Law provides it.

Reliable cross-border truck operations depend on a robust legal framework – International Road Transport Law provides it. At its core is the CMR Convention of 1956, which sets binding rules on liability, transport documents, and the obligations of shippers, carriers, and consignees for international road freight. Complementing this are the AETR Agreement on drivers' hours, EU regulations governing market access and cabotage, and bilateral transport agreements defining haulage rights between non-EU states. Customs, security, and environmental requirements – including emissions standards and road toll regimes – complete the picture. The term is therefore broader than domestic road transport law, which applies only to carriage within a single country.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/conventions/convention-contract-international-carriage-goods-road-cmr](https://unece.org/transport/conventions/convention-contract-international-carriage-goods-road-cmr)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | International Road Transport Law |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/conventions/convention-contract-international-carriage-goods-road-cmr |

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