Notice

First inspection deferral for new dangerous goods vehicles entering into service

Allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on roads without an ADR1(C) certificate (authorisation 476).

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 13 October 2016
• Last updated: 8 September 2026
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  1. 8 September 2026

     Authorisation extended to 31 August 2027.

  2. 6 October 2025

     Authorisation extended to 31 August 2026.

  3. 12 September 2024

     Authorisation extended to 31 August 2025.

  4. 5 December 2023

     Authorisation extended to 31 August 2024.

  5. 8 September 2021

     Authorisation extended to 31 August 2022.

  6. 4 September 2020

     Authorisation document updated, extending the authorisation validity until 31 August 2021.

  7. 8 April 2020

     Revision 4 makes changes to the vehicles that fall within the scope of this authorisation.

  8. 1 September 2019

     Authorisation document updated, extending authorisation validity until 31 August 2020.

  9. 19 February 2019

     Revision of authorisation. Paragraph 3 of this document has been amended to reflect the change in the vehicles this authorisation is applicable to. This authorisation is now valid until 31 August 2019

  10. 2 November 2017

      Document updated to extend authorisation validity for another year and be more explicit about the types of tank vehicle covered.

  11. 13 October 2016

      First published.

Documents

First inspection deferral for new dangerous goods vehicles entering into service

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Details

This authorisation notice allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on the roads of Great Britain without an ADR1(C) certificate.

ADR part 9 inspection and certification is required from the date that the vehicle was due to have its first roadworthiness inspection under the Goods Vehicle (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 as amended.

The authorisation is valid until 31 August 2026.

See other authorisation notices for transporting dangerous goods.