Driving forklift trucks or farm machinery
Last checked 25/11/2008
To drive a forklift truck or farm machinery on the public highway, you will need a full driving licence. You won’t need a driving licence to drive these on private land. However, if your seizures are not well controlled and could put you or others at risk when you are driving, you could face some restrictions under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
November 2008
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