Agricultural vehicles
Many vehicles constructed for use on the farm also need to use the road - for example, a rural contractor wanting to move machinery from one farm to another.
Our Agricultural vehicles guide sets out how you can safely and lawfully use tractors, trailers and agricultural machines on the road. Produced jointly with a group of industry representatives, the Agricultural Transport Forum (ATF), the guide sets out:
- the legal requirements for what you must do
- advice on what you may do
- best practice approaches provided by ATF members.
Before you start your journey
Check out the list of best practice tips in our agricultural vehicles guide, and stay safe and legal on the road with your agricultural vehicle.
Forklifts
A forklift is designed primarily to lift, carry or stack goods using one or more tines, clamps or other attachments. Forklifts are distinct from vehicles that use self-laying tracks.
To drive a forklift on the road you need to have:
- the correct licence class for the weight of your vehicle
- a forklift (F) endorsement on your driver licence.
Whether it's on the road or elsewhere, to operate a forklift you need to meet the requirements of the approved code of practice for training operators and instructors of powered industrial lift trucks. You can find the code of practice on the Department of Labour website.
