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

By: PlantClassifieds Directory on 5 February 2023

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.

    • 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.

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

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