Directive 2008/68 / EC

Initially, the rules governing the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail were established by Council Directive 94/55 / ​​EC of November 21, 1994 on the approximation of EU Member States legislation on road transport of dangerous goods and Directive 96/49 / EC Council of July 23, 1996 on the approximation of the legislation of the EU Member States on the transport of dangerous goods by rail. In order to bring legislative norms to modern requirements, amendments were developed and adopted, which led to the adoption of Directive 2008/68 / EC ^[1] . With its provisions, it repealed the previously existing norms of Directives 94/55 / ​​EC and 96/35 / EC ^{[2] [3] [4]} .

Consultations are currently underway regarding the possible amendment of Directive 2000/68 / EC after the UK withdraws from the European Union . As a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom has taken upon itself the responsibility of complying with the aforementioned Directive both in foreign and domestic traffic. After the termination of EU membership, the UK will be able to regulate transport legislation at its own discretion, however, EU member states express concern that disagreements between legal systems will lead to a threat when transporting dangerous goods ^{[5] [6] [7]} .

Structure

• Preamble (Whereas, consists of n ^[8] .1-29);
• Art. 1-14 (Articles 1-14);
• Appendix I. Road Transport (Annex I Transport by road);
• Appendix II Rail transportation (Annex II Transport by rail);
• Appendix III. Transportation by inland waterway (Annex III Transport by inland waterway) ^{[1] [9]} .

Tasks

The main objective of Directive 2008/68 / EC was the mutual implementation by the EU member states of guarantees for the proper transport of dangerous goods (explosives, flammable liquids and toxic substances) by road, rail and inland waterways. Also, the norms of the Directive are aimed at eliminating threats to the safety of citizens and the environment ^[1] .