Applying for a dangerous goods driver licence

Applying for a dangerous goods driver licence

You need a dangerous goods driver licence and vehicle licence when transporting dangerous goods in an individual receptacle with a capacity of more than 500kg or 500L.

To be eligible for a dangerous goods driver licence, you must:

• be a Queensland resident

• hold a current Queensland open driver licence (or current Queensland probationary or restricted licence where you previously have held an open driver licence)

• have a medical certificate for motor vehicle drivers issued no later than 6 months before you apply

• have completed an approved dangerous goods driver training course with a Registered Training Organisation, no later than 6 months before you apply

• have an acceptable criminal history and traffic history.

Apply online for a dangerous goods driver licence

This service is available for new applications only—not renewals.