Hazardous cargoPortugal
Traffic rules
Portugal
1. Hazardous cargo
Hazardous cargo, also called dangerous goods, consists of substances or articles that can create a significant risk to people, property or the environment during transport. Examples include explosives, flammable liquids and gases, toxic substances, corrosive materials and radioactive substances.
Transporting hazardous cargo can require special packaging, labels, vehicle markings, documentation, equipment and driver training. Additional route or tunnel restrictions may also apply depending on the type and quantity of dangerous goods being carried.
Can hazardous cargo be prohibited on certain roads or in tunnels?
Yes. Routes and tunnels can restrict vehicles carrying dangerous goods. The signs, applicable dangerous-goods rules and the load determine whether a restriction applies. For example, Great Britain uses ADR tunnel categories A to E; these are not general speed categories for all vehicles.
🔗 gov.uk • UK Department for Transport, ADR tunnel categories; GB example
