Posted By Kevin Drum I checked this out recently for a company who had aquired the factory building next door as a warehouse facility. The two buildings were about 100 yds apart with the reception block in the middle and were connected by a public road as part of an industrial estate. The information I got at the time was that it was up to the local council as to what the zone for 'work trucks'was. I believe this is usually 1,000 yards and can be applied when a work truck is operating between 2 parts of a private business on public roads. Hope this hepls

Posted By John A Wright I was looking into this issue this week, including looking at previous threads on this forum. My conclusions, at the moment, are based on the Fork Lift Truck Association guidance, Fact Sheet 08 available from www.fork-truck.org.uk I don't have their Technical Bulletin 03, which expands on the issues, if anyone has it maybe they could confirm my conclusions which are: - the >1000 yard rule applies only to the necessity to modifications to FLTs to comply with Construction and Use Regulations - in all circumstances FLTs driven on a public road need to be registered (Number plates), insured, test certificate (MOT) and pay road tax (tax disc). - in all circumstances FLT drivers on the public road must have a driving licence and a FLT training certificate I hope someone can confirm these conclusions, which would avoid confusion. John W

Posted By John A Wright Bob, Surely the answer(s) are Yes and Yes Yes - FLTs CAN be used on roads outside sites, warehouses etc YES - they need driving licence, number plates, insurance, MOT and road tax

Posted By GeoffB4 Not on public highways unless licenced etc.

Posted By Mitch http://www.dft.gov.uk/pg...requirementsforforkl4562