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ARTICLE · 10 MAY 2021

Transportation Of Lithium Batteries By Motor Carriers

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Transportation of products containing lithium batteries by motor carriers is becoming increasingly common. This type of battery is found throughout items we use in daily life

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Transportation of products containing lithium batteries by motor carriers is becoming increasingly common. This type of battery is found throughout items we use in daily life and can be divided into two categories: lithium ion and lithium metal. Lithium ion batteries are rechargeable and can typically be found in cell phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets. Lithium metal batteries are non-rechargeable and are often found in items such as calculators, pacemakers and watches.

Despite their common usage, lithium batteries are classified as Class 9 dangerous goods under Canada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, SOR/2001-286 ("TDG Regulations") enacted pursuant to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, SC 1992, c 34 (the "Act"). As such, they are subject to several transportation and handling regulatory requirements, including the following:

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