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Denmark — ADR essentials

National regulator, the DGSA requirement and ADRplus availability, in one place.

ADR contracting party since

1981

DGSA required

Required

Competent authority

Færdselsstyrelsen

National ADR application

Denmark is a formal ADR contracting party since 1981. The lead national authority for dangerous goods (ADR) matters is Færdselsstyrelsen. A DGSA must be appointed under ADR 1.8.3.

Competent authorities and contacts

Checked against official sources · 2026-06-13

Færdselsstyrelsen — Danish Road Traffic Authority

Competent authority for ADR road dangerous goods transport (rule-issuing authority, DGSA registration, multilateral agreements, dispensations). Took over primary ADR road authority role as of BEK 915 of 26 June 2025 (in force 1 July 2025).

Beredskabsstyrelsen — Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)

Operational support authority for ADR road transport: advises Færdselsstyrelsen, handles daily case processing, approves non-pressure tanks, administers driver training/exams, participates in international ADR revision (UN/UNECE), conducts DGSA exam jointly with Trafikstyrelsen. Also appeal instance for certain decisions.

Rigspolitiet – Tungvognscentre (Danish National Police Heavy Vehicle Centres) — Danish National Police – Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Centres

Roadside enforcement authority for ADR road dangerous goods transport. Police may stop vehicles, inspect against the ADR checklist (Annex 4 to BEK 915/2025), immobilise non-compliant vehicles, and issue on-the-spot fines. Five regional Tungvognscentre operate across Denmark (e.g. Tungvognscenter Syd near Kolding).

Trafikstyrelsen — Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority

Co-administers the DGSA (sikkerhedsrådgiver) exam for rail and aviation dangerous goods. NOT the competent authority for ADR road transport (that is Færdselsstyrelsen/Beredskabsstyrelsen). Responsible for RID (rail) dangerous goods.

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.

Open the UNECE certificate register
Cooperation

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.

Contact a DGSA

Good to know

Framework law

Bekendtgørelse nr. 915 af 26. juni 2025 om vejtransport af farligt gods

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Transport document language

Danish (DA). ADR transport documents may also be in the language of the country of origin or in English, French, or German per ADR 5.4.1 provisions.

DGSA exam

Beredskabsstyrelsen (Danish Emergency Management Agency), in collaboration with Trafikstyrelsen. Exam registered via brs.plan2learn.dk. Exam held multiple times per year in Kolding. Fee approx. DKK 4,200.

Denmark — contact a DGSA.

Tell us about your loads, routes or operation, and a certified consultant replies personally.

Contact a DGSA

Application for cooperation in another country

Describe the company and the operation. The request is reviewed individually and the answer states plainly whether cooperation is possible.