Transport of dangerous goods by road

Adopting the report by Mrs Marguerite-Marie DINGUIRARD (V, F), Parliament highlighted three points: it called for all vehicles carrying hazardous substances on the territory of the Member States to display "HAZCHEM" and "KEMLER" emergency code signs (amendment by Collins, Bowe et al). Parliament called for more suitable environmental measures to be taken in the event of accident, in order to limit the effects on public health and the environment (amendment by Collins, Bowe et al). It is proposed to allow containers and tanks manufactured before 1 January 1996 and maintained at the required level of safety to continue to be used subject to the original conditions (the Commission had proposed 1 July 1999).�