Hungary — ADR essentials
National regulator, the DGSA requirement and ADRplus availability, in one place.
ADR contracting party since
1979
DGSA required
Required
Competent authority
Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium – Közúti Gépjármű-közlekedési Hatósági Főosztály (KGHF)
National ADR application
Hungary is a formal ADR contracting party since 1979. The lead national authority for dangerous goods (ADR) matters is Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium – Közúti Gépjármű-közlekedési Hatósági Főosztály (KGHF). A DGSA must be appointed under ADR 1.8.3.
Competent authorities and contacts
Checked against official sources · 2026-06-13
Közlekedési és Beruházási Minisztérium (KBM) — Ministry of Transport and Investment
ADR competent authority (regulator); responsible for international ADR negotiations, domestic implementation, DGSA/driver training/examination policy, vehicle approval policy, tunnel restrictions. Renamed from Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium (ÉKM) on 13 May 2026.
- kormany.hu
- +36 1 795 3300
- [email protected]
- 1054 Budapest, Alkotmány utca 5 (ÉKM predecessor address; KBM successor address not confirmed from official page)
Belügyminisztérium Országos Katasztrófavédelmi Főigazgatóság (BM OKF) — Ministry of Interior - National Directorate General for Disaster Management
Primary roadside and on-site enforcement authority for ADR dangerous goods road transport; conducts inspections, levies fines; Dangerous goods division: Veszélyes Szállítmányok Főosztály.
- katasztrofavedelem.hu
- +36 1 469-4363
- [email protected]
- 1149 Budapest, Mogyoródi út 43. (postal: 1903 Budapest, Pf. 314.)
KAV Közlekedési Alkalmassági és Vizsgaközpont Nonprofit Kft. — Transport Aptitude and Examination Centre (KAV)
DGSA (dangerous goods safety advisor) examination and certification body; also conducts ADR driver examinations and maintains qualification registers.
- vizsgakozpont.hu
- +36 1 510-0101
- [email protected]
- 1033 Budapest, Polgár utca 8-10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport of dangerous goods without required approval or using unapproved packaging (Risk | 780000 HUF | 156/2009. (VII. 29.) Korm. rendelet, 5. melleklet, I. kockazati katego | confirmed in the act |
| Driver lacking valid ADR training certificate (Risk Category I) | 620000 HUF | 156/2009. (VII. 29.) Korm. rendelet, 5. melleklet, I. kockazati katego | confirmed in the act |
| Missing dangerous goods safety advisor (DGSA) appointment | 470000 HUF | 156/2009. (VII. 29.) Korm. rendelet, 5. melleklet | confirmed in the act |
| Missing fire extinguishers on dangerous goods vehicle (Risk Category II) | 390000 HUF | 156/2009. (VII. 29.) Korm. rendelet, 5. melleklet, II. kockazati kateg | confirmed in the act |
| Missing transport authorization documentation (Risk Category III) | 310000 HUF | 156/2009. (VII. 29.) Korm. rendelet, 5. melleklet, III. kockazati kate | 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
165/2025. (VI. 24.) Korm. rendelet a Veszelyes Aruk Nemzetkozi Kozuti Szallitasarol szolo Megallapodas A es B Melleklete kihirdetoserol, valamint a belfodli alkalmazasanak egyes kerdeseirol
Visit official siteTransport document language
Hungarian (Magyar) for domestic; ADR languages accepted for international
DGSA exam
KAV Közlekedési Alkalmassági és Vizsgaközpont Nonprofit Kft. (vizsgakozpont.hu)
Hungary — contact a DGSA.
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