Dangerous goods driver licence

A dangerous goods driver licence and dangerous goods vehicle licence is required if the vehicle

• is carrying any quantity of dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres; or
• is carrying any receptacle containing more than 500 kilograms of dangerous goods.

Note: a receptacle is a container that holds the dangerous goods substance or article and is in contact with the substance or article. 

A dangerous goods driver licence or vehicle licence is not​ required if

• the dangerous goods are in IBCs; and
• the total capacity of the IBCs on the vehicle is no more than 3000 litres; and
• no IBC is filled or emptied while on the vehicle.

A current dangerous goods driver licence issued by any state or territory is recognised throughout Australia, and allows you to drive a dangerous goods vehicle in NSW.

To apply for a dangerous goods driver’s licence

You must

• complete the required training provided by an appropriate registered training organisation (RTO)
• be certified as medically fit to drive by a general practitioner
• provide a certified driving history record of satisfactory driving
• provide a passport-sized photograph and a copy of your vehicle driver’s licence
• apply online through eConnect and pay the application fee within 6 months of undertaking the training and the medical assessment

The requirements for satisfactory driving history​ and medical fitness​ are provided in eConnect and in the licence application form. If you have had a driving licence disqualified, cancelled or suspended in the last 5 years, contact us before​ you undertake the training course.

Training

• Before applying for your dangerous goods driver licence, you must complete the training course: TLILIC0001 Course in the transport of dangerous goods by road.
• Find a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers the course at Training.gov.au.
• Check with the RTO that they are authorised to present the course for licensing purposes.

Want to be a trainer?

Email [email protected] or call the Environment Line on 131 555 for more information.

Licence fees

Licence fees for the 2023-24 financial year

Licence fees for the 2024-25 financial year