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What is compared
- Name and date of birth, compared with the driver in your list
- Certificate number
- Valid until (item 8 on the front), adopted as the expiry date
The specialisation courses for tanks, class 1 and class 7 are on the same card. They do not extend the validity; the examination of the basic course remains decisive.
Deadlines for the ADR certificate
| What | Rule |
|---|---|
| Validity | Five years from passing the examination of the basic course |
| Renewal | Refresher course with examination before expiry (subsection 8.2.2.8.2 ADR) |
| Best timing | In the last twelve months before expiry: the new validity period follows on from the old expiry date |
| After expiry | No transport of dangerous goods in quantities requiring placards; a new basic course is required |
In detail, with examples: Renewing an ADR certificate.
How FleetCred reminds you
You set the lead time for each type of document. The reminder goes to the driver and to those responsible, by email, SMS, WhatsApp or push notification. After the course, the driver photographs the new card or reports it themselves under “My documents”. Once you have approved it, FleetCred adopts the new expiry date.
Frequently asked questions
Does the employer have to check the ADR certificate?
Anyone who has dangerous goods transported must ensure that only drivers with a valid certificate are used. A regular check with a record is the simplest way to prove this. Who exactly is responsible within the company is set out in the dangerous goods regulations; if in doubt, your dangerous goods safety adviser will know.
What happens if the refresher is taken too early?
If the exam is taken more than twelve months before expiry, the five years start from the exam date. The remaining time on the old certificate is then lost.