Identifying Dangerous Goods — Know the Signs** by COYS RENT-A-CAR

Dangerous goods are materials that can pose **serious risks** to people, property, and the environment if an accident occurs during road or rail transport.

The **UN “Orange Book”** lists over **3,500 substances** with international transport recommendations.

In Spain, these goods are regulated under **Royal Decree 97/2014** and the **ADR (European Agreement for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road)**.

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**How to Identify Dangerous Goods Transport**:

Every **package** must be clearly marked with a **danger label**.

All **vehicles and containers** must display:

**Orange Panels (V-11 signs)**:

• Top line: Indicates **type of hazard** (e.g. flammable, toxic, radioactive)

• Bottom line: 4-digit **UN code** for the substance

Must be visible on both front and rear of the truck

*Example*:

`1202 = Gas oil / Diesel fuel / Light heating oil (flashpoint < 60°C)`

**Label Plates & Stickers**:

Dangerous goods are grouped into **9 classes** and **13 specific categories**:

Flammable liquids & solids

Radioactive materials

Corrosives

Toxic/infectious substances

Gases

Peroxides

Environmentally hazardous

Substances that may self-ignite

Labels must be placed on **both sides and ends** of containers/vehicles.

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**Always stay alert near marked vehicles** and respect their distance!