International Transport Regulations 39 1.11 Batteries in vehicles Vehicles powered by batteries UN 3171 Battery-powered vehicles Class 9 This entry applies to vehicles powered by wet batteries, sodium batteries which are transported with these batteries installed. Vehicles are self-propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more persons or goods. Examples of such vehicles are electrically-powered cars, motorcycles, scooters, three- and four-wheeled vehicles or motorcycles, trucks, locomotives, bicycles (pedal cycles with an electric motor) and other vehicles of this type (e.g. self-balancing vehicles or vehicles not equipped with at least one seating position), wheel chairs, lawn tractors, self-propelled farming and construction equipment, boats and aircraft. In ADR and IMDG Code this includes also vehicles carried in a packaging. In this case some parts of the vehicle may be detached from its frame to fit into the packaging. ADR: Not subject to ADR Provisions of ADR do not apply to batteries installed in a vehicle, performing a transport operation and destined for its propulsion or for the operation of any of its equipment. Dangerous goods, such as batteries, airbags, fire extinguishers, compressed gas accumulators, safety devices and other integral components of the vehicle that are necessary for the operation of the vehicle or for the safety of its operator or passengers, shall be securely installed in the vehicle and are not otherwise subject to ADR. IMDG: Not subject to IMDG Code if special provision 961 is fulfilled SP 961 - Are not subject to IMDG Code vehicles solely powered by a wet or dry electric storage battery or a sodium battery, and the battery is protected from short circuit; Fully Regulated, if special provision 961 is not fulfilled. SP 962 - Vehicles not meeting the conditions of special provision 961 shall be assigned to class 9 and shall meet the following requirements: • vehicles not show signs of leakage from batteries, • installed batteries shall be protected from damage, short circuit, and accidental activation during transport The marking, labelling and placarding provisions of this Code shall not apply. IA F T u A l : ly Regulated, on Passenger and Cargo Aircraft; PI 952 - Battery-powered vehicles must meet the following requirements: • if spillable batteries are installed, and it is possible for the vehicle to be handled in such a way that batteries would not remain in their intended orientation, they must be removed and packed according to Packing Instruction 492 or 870, as applicable • if sodium batteries are installed they must not be offered for transport at a temperature such that liquid elemental sodium is present in the battery. All batteries must be installed and securely fastened in the battery holder of the vehicle and be protected in such a manner as to prevent damage and short circuits.
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