Dangerous goods vehicle 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.

Licences are issued for vehicles such as:

Prime movers and converter dollies do not require a dangerous goods vehicle licence.

Licences are valid for one year and are nationally recognised.

Where multiple vehicles require a licence, they can all be included on a single licence containing details of each vehicle.

To apply for a dangerous goods vehicle licence

You must:

complete an application via eConnect
provide information about the vehicle such as its registration number and advise the class or classes of dangerous goods to be carried
hold an insurance policy for the vehicle that indemnifies the vehicle for the carriage of dangerous goods with a minimum of $5,000,000 cover for clean-up and emergency services costs
pay the licence application fee
provide a rear image of the vehicle showing the number plate and vehicle type.

For tank vehicles, you must also provide:

the date of the last hydrostatic test carried out on the vehicle (if applicable)
an image of the tank compliance plate showing a valid design approval number and the tank serial number
for heavy vehicle tank trailers, details of the roll stability system (RSS) fitted

RSS is mandatory for ALL dangerous goods heavy vehicle tank trailers operated in NSW.

Licence fees for the 2023-24 financial year

Dangerous goods drivers licence (5 Years) application fee	$59
Dangerous goods drivers licence (5 Years) renewal fee	$59
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) application fee	$90
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) renewal fee per vehicle	$90
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) additional vehicle fee	$90
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) replacement of vehicle fee	$24
Dangerous goods tank design approval fee	$355
Dangerous goods drivers licence ID card replacement fee	$0

Licence fees for the 2024-25 financial year

Dangerous goods drivers licence (5 Years) application fee	$63
Dangerous goods drivers licence (5 Years) renewal fee	$63
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) application fee	$96
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) renewal fee	$96
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) additional vehicle fee	$96
Dangerous goods vehicles licence (1 Year) replacement of vehicle fee	$25
Dangerous goods tank design approval fee	$375
Dangerous goods drivers licence ID card replacement fee	$0