Applying for a dangerous goods driver licence

A dangerous goods driver licence is issued for five years and is required if a person drives a vehicle transporting:

• dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 L

• more than 500 kg of dangerous goods in a receptacle.

If transporting ammonium nitrate a dangerous goods security card (DGSC) or a recognised security clearance (certain interstate licences/permits recognised as equivalent to a DGSC) is required.

When is this licence not required?

A dangerous goods driver licence is not required if driving a road vehicle transporting dangerous goods where:

• the person holds a dangerous goods driver licence issued in other States and Territories of Australia, or
• the goods are transported in an intermediate bulk container (IBC), and
  • the IBC is not filled or emptied on the vehicle, and
  • the total capacity of IBCs containing dangerous goods on the vehicle is not more than 3,000 L, or

  For further information on interstate dangerous goods driver licences, refer to Mutual Recognition section.

  For further information regarding mineral ores and concentrates classified as UN 3077, refer to Exemption No. 23 30 June 2010.

  Who can apply?

  The applicant must:

  • demonstrate a suitable driving record over the five years prior to making application
  • be at least 17 years of age
  • be a resident of Western Australia
  • hold a current Western Australian motor driver’s licence (provisional “P” plate drivers cannot hold a dangerous goods driver licence)
  • pass a medical assessment against the standards in Assessing Fitness to Drive – Medical Standards for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers 2022, not more than six months before the day the application is lodged
  • be trained in the national unit of competency TLILIC0001 Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road, not more than six months before the day the application is lodged (this is a two-day driver training course).

  If you hold a Western Australian dangerous goods driver licence but no longer reside in the State, you may continue using the licence. However, you will not receive a renewal notice.

  If you have a court order prohibiting transport of dangerous goods by road, you may not be granted a dangerous goods driver licence. Contact Resources Safety before lodging application.

  Applications can only be made online through the Safety Regulation System. Refer to Lodging the application for more information.

  Required supporting information

  Applications for a dangerous goods driver licence must be accompanied by specific information. Before completing your application ensure you have high quality colour images of the following documents.

  If you have recently submitted an application for a different licence type and items provided with that application are still valid, they are prepopulated by SRS for subsequent applications. This may mean you do not have to obtain a new medical certificate or driving records etc.

  The payment of fees must be by Visa or MasterCard.

  Statement of attainment or certificate of competency in the course TLILIC0001 Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road

  Not more than 6 months

  Assessed against the standards in Assessing Fitness to Drive – Medical Standards for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers 2022

  Not more than 6 months

  Motor driver licence (MDL)

  Colour image of both sides of the MDL issued from any Australian state or Territory or New Zealand

  Passport quality photo
  The passport photograph must be a JPEG file

  Not more than 6 months

  WA driving record

  National Police Certificate (NPC)

  • Note: Only NPCs obtained direct from the Police (WA, interstate, federal, or New Zealand) either online, or via Australia Post for WA NPCs are acceptable.
  • Third party provided NPCs (including Australia Post’s own National Police Check) cannot be accepted
  • Submitting an unacceptable NPC will delay the issuing of your licence and result in additional cost and inconvenience to you.

  WA Certified copy of Traffic Infringements

  • Required if you have, or have not been issued with a WA MDL.

  Other WA driving record

  Other notices issued, if applicable:

  • Excessive demerit points
  • Election of good behaviour
  • Grant of good behaviour
  • Breach of good behaviour
  • Disqualification, suspension or cancellation of MDL

  Failure to provide the required documentation will delay processing of applications.

  The following information may assist in obtaining the required supporting information.

  Driving record

  Driving record contact details for Australian States and Territories and New Zealand.