Dangerous Goods by Road
(a) unless marks and labels required in chapter 5.2, except 5.2.1.3 to 5.2.1.6, 5.2.1.7.2 to 5.2.1.7.8
and 5.2.1.10, representative of all dangerous goods in the overpack are visible, the overpack
shall be:
(i) marked with the word “overpack”. the lettering of the “overpack” mark shall
be at least 12 mm high. the mark shall be in an official language of the country of
origin and also, if that language is not english, french or german, in english, french or
german, unless agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the
transport operation provide otherwise; and
(ii) labelled and marked with the un number and other marks, as required for packages in
chapter 5.2 except 5.2.1.3 to 5.2.1.6, 5.2.1.7.2 to 5.2.1.7.8 and 5.2.1.10, for each item of
dangerous goods contained in the overpack. each applicable mark or label only needs to
be applied once.
labelling of overpacks containing radioactive material shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.1.11.
(b) orientation arrows illustrated in 5.2.1.10 shall be displayed on two opposite sides of overpacks
containing packages which shall be marked in accordance with 5.2.1.10.1, unless the marks
remains visible.