Transport of hazardous substances

  • It is prohibited to transport, load, or unload hazardous materials within the municipality.
  • For a number of hazardous materials, a route obligation applies in NL. Some municipalities and provinces indicate the mandatory route with traffic signs. Information regarding these routes can be obtained from the municipal or regional fire department.
  • If you wish to deviate from the mandatory route within the municipality, for example to load or unload, you must apply for an exemption from the municipality.

What to do?

You can apply for the exemption from the municipality. Please provide the following information with your application:

  • the materials you wish to transport and in what quantities
  • the loading or unloading location within the municipality
  • the preferred route
  • the time of transport
  • the name of your company
  • approval of the vehicle by the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW)
  • Your " licence " and your driver's license for the transport of hazardous materials

Arrange it online right away

The Municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl

The Municipality of Voorschoten works with eHerkenning. Would you like to know more or apply for eHerkenning? Please visit www.eherkenning.NL.

DigiDTransport exemption explosives with DigiD

eHerkenningTransport exemption explosives with eHerkenning

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