On UK domestic journeys, goods may be carried under the UK retail distribution exemption. As long as the small loads thresholds are not exceeded there is no requirement for the vehicle to carry dangerous goods documentation.
Dutyholders should be able to show, when requested to do so by an inspector:
- that they have procedures in place to ensure that vehicles will not be loaded outside the limits allowed by the derogation and
- that there are relevant training procedures in place (to include short term agency drivers) and that appropriate records are kept.