What are Special Provisions (SPs) in the DGR?

• A. Additional provisions that modify or add requirements for specific substances or shipment circumstances.
• B. A set of penalties for non-compliance.
• C. A description of packaging colors.
• D. A checklist for training.

Answer: (B)

Special Provisions are extra rules in the Dangerous Goods Regulations that modify or add requirements for specific substances or shipment circumstances. Each dangerous good has a UN number, and SPs are coded notes that tell you when standard rules must be adjusted—for example, changes to packaging, labeling, segregation, quantity limits, or handling procedures. These provisions help determine whether a shipment is allowed and how it must be prepared, packaged, and transported. They are not penalties for non-compliance, nor descriptions of packaging colors, nor a training checklist. Understanding SPs is essential because they can alter standard requirements for concentration, compatibility, inner packaging, or other handling details.