Dangerous Goods Driver Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to drive a vehicle transporting either dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres or more than 500 kg of dangerous goods in a receptacle.

You will not require this licence if you intend to transport goods in an intermediate bulk container (IBC) only and the total capacity of IBC's on your vehicle does not exceed 3000 litres, or if you intend to transport mineral ores on a mine site or all your dangerous goods are in packages. If you intend to transport explosives you will instead require an explosives driver licence.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • be at least 17 years of age
  • be a resident of Western Australia
  • be able to demonstrate competency in the activities required
  • be assessed as medically fit to drive a dangerous vehicle
  • hold a current driver's licence
  • have a satisfactory driving history in past five years
  • submit the required forms
  • pay the required fees.

If you intend to transport ammonium nitrate, you will require a dangerous goods security card (DGSC) or equivalent.

You will not be eligible for this licence if you have been found guilty of an offence that makes you unsuitable to be the driver of a dangerous goods vehicle, or have had your drivers licence suspended on grounds that make you unsuitable to be the driver of a dangerous goods vehicle.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

5 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount
Apply Application All $117.50
Renew Renewal All $117.50

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Safety Regulation System Online Application (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Dangerous Goods Safety Information Sheet - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Resources Safety

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Dangerous Goods Licensing

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Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Operating address: Level 2
1 Adelaide Terrace
East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Mailing address: Mineral House
100 Plain Street
East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Phone: 08 9358 8001
Email: cso@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Website: Dangerous Goods (Opens in new window)