Licence name :

Licence for any Mechanical Propelled Vehicles for the   conveyance by Road of any Dangerous Goods (Category 2 [other than LP Gas] and/or Category 5)

Licensing Authority : Fire Services Department

Inquiry Contact and
Phone Numbers:

Dangerous Goods Division
Licensing & Certification Command,
3/F, Fire Services Department Kwai Chung Office Building,
86 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories.
Tel: 2417 5757

The Regulation:
Control subject matter:

• The control of the conveyance of any Dangerous Goods (Category 2 [other than LP Gas] and/or Category 5) classified in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exempted) Regulations by means of licensing.
  
• “Conveyance” includes the situation when dangerous goods are loaded in a vehicle irrespective of whether the vehicle is moving or being parked stationary until the dangerous goods are unloaded from the vehicle. A trailer with dangerous goods on board and is detached from a prime mover cannot be regarded as under conveyance.
  
• Any person who convey dangerous goods without a valid licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
  
  

Licence Conditions:

• A licence will be granted with terms and conditions specifying the requirements for the conveyance of Category 2 [other than LP Gas] and/or Category 5 Dangerous Goods.
  
• The Licensing Authority may revoke such licence on proof to his satisfaction of an offence against the Dangerous Goods Ordinance or a breach of any condition of such licence by the holder thereof.
  
• The breach of any term or condition endorsed upon such licence shall constitute an offence which shall be punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding $10,000 and imprisonment not exceeding 1 months.
  

The relevant Ordinance –

• Dangerous Goods Ordinance, Cap. 295
  
• Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations, Cap 295A
  
• Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations, Cap 295B
  

How to apply:

• Application form (DG/TS/337A) should be completed and submitted together with photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card or Business Registration Certificate by the applicant/agent to Dangerous Goods Division for application.
  
• According to the vehicle design and the Category of Dangerous Goods they carry, Dangerous Goods vehicles are classified into 7 types, namely Type “B” to Type “D”, Type “F” to Type “H” and panel van.
  
• Following receipt of an application for Dangerous Goods vehicle licence with supporting documents, fire safety requirements relevant to the type of vehicle (Form DG/TS/126 for Type “B” to Type “D”, Type “F” to Type “H” or Form DG/TS/135 for panel van) together with relevant documents will be issued for compliance by the applicant.
  

• For either new application or renewal, when your vehicle is ready for inspection, the applicant or licensee may make a booking by filling the attached booking form ( | | ) or during office hour by telephone to 24175767.

• Written reply together with fire safety requirements are issued within 6 working days upon receipt of application.
  
• Upon receipt of written or verbal report of completion of fire safety requirements, inspection of the vehicle will be made within 7 working days to confirm compliance.
  
• Upon confirmation of full compliance with the fire safety requirements, Dangerous Goods vehicle licence will be ready for collection within 6 working days.

Licence fees:

1. Fee for the grant or renewal of a DG vehicle licence :
   $835 per annum for each Category of Dangerous Goods
   
   
2. Fee for the making of an alteration or endorsement on a licence :
   $230.

Validity of licence : one year

Form required (Form Number) : DG/TS/337A

Further information:

• Breaching of Licensing Condition (DGV)
  
  • For detailed information about application, please contact the Dangerous Goods Division
    

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