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#1 Posted : 13 March 2008 11:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By JB We have 2 units on a small industrial estate that is served by a single access road designated a "private road". We occasionally need to use a fork truck on this road between our 2 units. Can anyone confirm that there are no special requirements for this activity, for example DVLA stipulations referred to on previous threads which apply on "public roads"? Regards John
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#2 Posted : 13 March 2008 11:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By John A Wright JB, There is another thread dealing with this issue which has had responses http://www.iosh.co.uk/in...um=1&thread=34822&page=1 John W
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#3 Posted : 13 March 2008 12:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By JB John I think that thread only deals with the use on "public roads". Our road is a cul-de-sac only serving the industrial estate and is designated a "private road". JB
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#4 Posted : 13 March 2008 12:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Shillabeer If the road is private there are no road laws that apply. But, you still need to have any competence certificates and systems of work as in any part of a factory. You need relevant insurance cover for using the plant as that is what it is.
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#5 Posted : 13 March 2008 13:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By JB Thanks Bob, that confirms my view. JB
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#6 Posted : 13 March 2008 13:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By John A Wright Sorry JB, I'd only just checked the other thread and didn't read your message properly :o¦
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