Albania — ADR essentials
National regulator, the DGSA requirement and ADRplus availability, in one place.
ADR contracting party since
2005
DGSA required
Required
Competent authority
Ministria e Infrastrukturës dhe Energjisë
National ADR application
Albania is a formal ADR contracting party since 2005. The lead national authority for dangerous goods (ADR) matters is Ministria e Infrastrukturës dhe Energjisë. A DGSA must be appointed under ADR 1.8.3.
Competent authorities and contacts
Checked against official sources · 2026-06-13
Ministria e Infrastrukturës dhe Energjisë — Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy
Main ADR competent authority (ADR 1.8); policy, regulation, DGSA oversight
- infrastruktura.gov.al
- +355 4 2222245
- Rr. "Abdi Toptani" Nr.1, 1001 Tiranë, Albania
Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Shërbimeve të Transportit Rrugor (DPSHTRR) — General Directorate of Road Transport Services
Issues ADR vehicle approval certificates (EX/II, EX/III, FL, OX, AT) and ADR driver training certificates; professional qualifications; under supervision of MIE
- dpshtrr.al
- +355 68 80 15 833
- [email protected]
- Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta, Pallati Bjorn, Tiranë 1010, Albania
Policia e Shtetit – Policia Rrugore — Albanian State Police – Road Police
Roadside enforcement and traffic control; cooperates with specialized transport bodies for ADR checks
ADR driver certificate — authenticity check
Countries increasingly check foreign drivers’ ADR certificates against forgeries. Genuine certificate models of every contracting party are published in the official UNECE register — compare the layout, security features and issuing authority.
Penalties with legal references
| Violation | Penalty | Legal basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transporting dangerous goods without required authorization (permit), or non-compliance with sa | 50000–200000 ALL | Ligji Nr. 8378, datë 22.7.1998 'Kodi Rrugor i Republikës së Shqipërisë', Ne [Neni 166 pika 8] | confirmed in the act |
| Operating a vehicle or combination suitable for transporting dangerous goods whose total weight | 50000–200000 ALL | Ligji Nr. 8378, datë 22.7.1998 'Kodi Rrugor i Republikës së Shqipërisë', Ne [Neni 166 pika 7] | confirmed in the act |
| Legal entity: failure by transporter to fulfil its obligations for the vehicle and driver in da | 750000–1000000 ALL | Ligji Nr. 118/2012 'Për Transportin e Mallrave të Rrezikshme', Neni 57 pika [Neni 57 A] | confirmed in the act |
| Legal entity: failure to appoint a safety adviser (DGSA) or failure to notify authorities of an | 500000–750000 ALL | Ligji Nr. 118/2012 'Për Transportin e Mallrave të Rrezikshme', Neni 57 pika [Neni 57 A] | confirmed in the act |
| Individual (natural person): driver of vehicle — failure to hold or carry valid ADR training ce | 30000–60000 ALL | Ligji Nr. 118/2012 'Për Transportin e Mallrave të Rrezikshme', Neni 57 pika [Neni 57 C] | confirmed in the act |
Cooperation in this country
Work with companies in this country runs remotely. The DGSA certificate is recognised in all 55 ADR Contracting Parties — describe your operation, and the reply comes within one business day.
Good to know
Framework law
Ligji Nr. 118/2012 "Për transportin e mallrave të rrezikshme" (On the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
Visit official siteTransport document language
Albanian (shqip)
DGSA exam
Not explicitly confirmed in accessible sources. DPSHTRR's Directorate of Professional Qualifications (Drejtoria e Kualifikimeve Profesionale) organises ADR driver training; DGSA (safety adviser) exam body is presumed to be under MIE authority per ADR 1.8.3, but no official designation found in public sources.
Albania — contact a DGSA.
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