Do I need a licence to drive a telehandler on the roads UK?

Answer:

Yes, you need a valid UK driving licence to drive a telehandler on public roads in the United Kingdom but please also ensure your telehandler requires to be registered, licensed, and have a tax disc to drive on the roads in the United Kingdom as outlined below.

1. • The operator/driver needs to have a valid UK driving licence.
   • The telehandler needs to be registered and taxed with the DVLA. See current DVLA rates of vehicle tax here.
   • Additionally, you are required to insure your telehandler for road use and include it on your company or personal vehicle insurance.
   • The operator/driver needs to be competent and trained to use the telehandler and has read and understood the operator’s manual.

Plant Tip:

All construction sites require an NPORS or CPCS Telescopic Handler A17 Wheeled ticket to operate a telehandler on a construction site. However, using a telehandler on private land is not a requirement.

Check List:

Do I need a licence to drive a telehandler on the roads UK?

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Telehandlers Registered and Taxed with the DVLA
• Telehandler is insured for Road Use

 Also, see, do I need a licence to operate a digger in the UK.