ADR Vehicle Equipment and Orange Plate Inspection

Inspection template for verifying ADR vehicle safety equipment, documentation, and orange plate compliance for road transport of dangerous goods.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Vehicle identification recorded
  Record vehicle unit number, registration, and trailer ID if applicable.
• Transport operation identified as ADR dangerous goods movement

Emergency and Safety Equipment

• Required fire extinguishers present and accessible
  Verify the vehicle carries the required fire extinguishers for the load and they are mounted or stored for immediate access.
• Fire extinguishers within service date and pressure in acceptable range
  Check inspection tag, service date, seal, and gauge/indicator status.
• Wheel chocks present and serviceable
  Confirm the required wheel chocks are available, undamaged, and suitable for the vehicle.
• Absorbent materials present for spill response
  Confirm absorbent materials are carried and suitable for the dangerous goods being transported.
• Personal protective equipment available and serviceable
  Verify required PPE is present, clean, and in usable condition for the load and task.

Documentation and Instructions

• Instructions in writing carried in the vehicle
  Confirm current ADR instructions in writing are present, legible, and available to the driver.
• Instructions in writing match the dangerous goods carried
  Verify the instructions correspond to the classes or hazards on board and are in the correct language for the driver.
• Emergency contact and incident reporting information available
  Confirm the driver can access the required contact and reporting information without delay.

Orange Plate and Marking Compliance

• Orange plates displayed at required locations
  Verify orange plates are fitted in the correct positions for the vehicle and trailer configuration.
• Orange plates clean, legible, and undamaged
  Check that the plates are visible, not obscured, and readable from a normal inspection distance.
• Any required hazard identification markings present and consistent
  Confirm any additional placards or markings required by the load are present and consistent with the transport documentation.