What type of license does a forklift driver need?

The question often arises: do you need a license for a forklift? According to current legislation, work on self-propelled vehicles with an engine (ICE) with a volume of more than 50 cubic meters. cm or an electric motor over 4 kW is possible only if the driver has a special license to drive the vehicle. A forklift license with the appropriate skill level opens up excellent prospects for professional growth. Qualified forklift operators easily find high-paying jobs in manufacturing and construction.

Categories of rights to a forklift

A forklift is a vehicle containing a power-driven front platform. The equipment is powered by a motor or an electric battery, and is controlled by a steering wheel or joystick. To move the load, the platform is raised and lowered. The machine is supplemented with attachments - telescopic forks, sheet attachments, barrel grips, scales, etc. The ability to operate units is confirmed by a tractor driver’s license or a temporary license to drive special equipment (profession code 11453).

According to RF PP No. 351 dated 06.05. 2011, when issuing a certificate, the power and type of machine on which it is intended to work is also taken into account:

• forklift,
• bobcat,
• front loader,
• electric forklift,
• punishment,
• forklift,
• stacker,
• electric stacker,
• reach truck,
• mini loader.

The category of rights required for a forklift driver depends on the type of road construction equipment. The types of driver's license categories differ in their respective skills and qualification levels. To operate a forklift, you will need to open a new category B, C or D.

Types of forklift license categories:

• A (III) - off-road vehicles with a power of 4-25.7 kW, weighing more than 3.5 tons, a vehicle license may be required;
• B- tracked and wheeled vehicles with power up to 25.7 kW;
• C - tracked and wheeled vehicles 25.7-110.3 kW;
• D - wheeled vehicles with power over 110.3 kW;
• E - tracked loaders from 25.7 kW;

Upon completion of training, a forklift driver's license is issued, which indicates not only the category, but also the rank for driving the vehicle.

Consequences of evasion

There is a widespread belief among equipment owners that since the equipment is used in a closed area and does not go on public roads, registration of the loading equipment is not required. An additional advantage in this case is the absence of payment of transport tax and passing of technical control.

Such actions are contrary to current legislation, which requires registration of all vehicles equipped with a piston engine with a displacement of more than 50 cm³ or an electric motor with a power above 4 kW.

If operating equipment is discovered during raids without registration, a fine of 5-10 thousand rubles is imposed on the legal entity that is the owner of the equipment. At the same time, officials who allowed the operation of the loader are punished. The amount of the fine is 2-3.5 thousand rubles. Individuals will get away with withholding 1-1.5 thousand rubles. The basis for all actions is Article 19.22 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Imposing a fine does not relieve the owner from the need to register the equipment. Only organizations purchasing equipment for subsequent resale are exempt from registering a forklift or similar vehicle.

Discharges for forklifts

The issuance of ranks is carried out in accordance with the ETKS (Unified Tariff and Qualification Directory). This reference book allows you to determine the level of planned work and assign a rank taking into account the complexity of operating and maintaining the vehicle. ETKS is also used in the development of training and retraining programs. Forklift drivers may have the following qualifications:

• 2nd category - for controlling loading equipment and all other load-handling mechanisms and devices used when moving and stacking cargo;
• 3rd category - for working on battery-powered forklifts and other load-handling equipment, loading, laying and stacking cargo;
• 4th category - control of tractor loaders with a power of less than 73.5 kW (up to 100 hp), other mechanisms and devices used for loading and unloading, stacking, moving, and placing cargo in a dump;
• 5 category - for operating tractor loaders with a power of 73.5-147 kW (over 100 hp and up to 200 hp) and working with loaders up to 73.5 kW (up to 100 hp) when used in as an excavator, scraper and other machines; when driving forklifts with a lifting capacity of 3-5 tons;
• 6th category - for working on tractor loaders with a power of more than 147 kW (over 200 hp) to 200 kW (250 hp) using them as an excavator, bulldozer and other machines, for controlling forklifts weighing more than 5 tons;
• 7th category - for the operation of tractor loaders with a power of more than 200 kW (over 250 hp) with a complex electronic control system, equipped with a frontal/telescoping boom designed for working with containers.

Instructions for obtaining a license for a forklift

Recently, the procedure for obtaining a new license has been simplified. You can complete the document without ceasing to improve your vehicle driving skills. Previously, the driver’s actual experience was not taken into account.

To obtain a forklift driver's license you must:

• choose a training center certified to provide educational services (driving school);
• complete training in the required category (course duration is approximately 45 days);
• study traffic rules;
• pass a theoretical exam;
• pass a practical exam at the training ground and then in real conditions.

Once your skills have been confirmed, you must submit an application with a package of documents to obtain permission from Gostekhnadzor to issue a license to operate a forklift.

Documents that the driver must have with him

When driving a vehicle, the driver must have several documents in the car. They will allow the traffic police inspector to obtain all the information and certify the person’s ability to drive. Among the main documents the following are noted.

Driver's license

A driver's license is also called a license and certifies a person's ability to drive a vehicle. It contains basic information about the owner, the date of issue, the place where the license was issued, as well as the categories of vehicles that the owner of the document can drive.

Vehicles are divided into categories, so the license that the driver carries must match the vehicle. The following categories of vehicles are noted:

• motorcycle transport (category A);
• passenger cars weighing up to 3500 kg and capacity up to 8 seats (category B);
• cars weighing over 3500 kg, with the exception of category D (category C);
• vehicles for transporting passengers with more than 8 seats (category D).

However, other categories and their subtypes are noted, which are available by age, driving experience and relevant exams. But the most common is the presented transport.

In case of withdrawal of a driver's license on a temporary basis without deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle, the driver is provided with a temporary permit. It is a complete replacement for the ID, but is issued only in the name of the owner and does not have a corresponding photograph.

Important. To use a temporary permit, the driver must present a passport or other identification document.

Vehicle registration certificate

Each vehicle requires registration with the traffic police. On this basis, the owner is issued a registration certificate, which contains basic information about the transport. The vehicle registration certificate contains all the information about the vehicle, including:

• an identification number;
• brand;
• model;
• year of issue;
• type;
• engine information;
• maximum weight.

And other data that is necessary for transport classification. In addition, the registration certificate indicates the owner of the vehicle and the place of registration of the vehicle.

Important! The certificate indicates the color of the vehicle, so when repainting it is necessary to update the registration.

The certificate also contains information about the vehicle's passport.

OSAGO insurance policy

According to Federal Law, every car owner is required to insure it under MTPL. This is a guarantee of civil liability, through which funds are paid as a result of an accident with subsequent damage to property, health or life.

The driver must have an insurance policy with him, because a traffic police inspector may require it for inspection.

The MTPL insurance policy consists of two documents: the policy itself and the part about passing the state technical inspection. Previously, the technical inspection was confirmed by a separate coupon, but later it was abolished and replaced with a diagnostic card. It is not necessary to carry the card with you; the insurance policy is proof of the technical serviceability of the car.

Each car must undergo a state technical inspection, which checks its performance and condition. On this basis, an MTPL insurance policy is issued, indicating that the vehicle is in good condition. This inspection must be carried out regularly. The frequency of inspections depends on the type of vehicle and its age.

Important! The trailer also requires a technical inspection and a certificate. Its frequency depends on the characteristics of the trailer and is calculated based on the above rules. Every motorist must have these documents with him

They will be needed when checking by a traffic police inspector and in case of an accident. It is important to monitor the service life of documents, because this may cause a fine or other measures on the part of the traffic police

Every motorist must have these documents with him. They will be needed when checking by a traffic police inspector and in case of an accident.

It is important to monitor the service life of documents, because this may cause a fine or other measures on the part of the traffic police

They also note a number of documents that you can take with you on your trip. However, their presence is not necessary and may be needed only in individual cases. Among them:

• vehicle passport;
• documents for ownership of transport;
• diagnostic technical inspection card.

It is not necessary to have this data with you, so the traffic police inspector does not have the right to demand it from the driver.

Requirements

To operate a forklift, the driver must know driving safety, fire safety standards and regulations, have practical skills and understand the difference between working in an open area and in a closed space. In addition, the driver must be able to estimate the weight and dimensions of the cargo when driving vehicles of various modifications.

Before starting training, in order to obtain the appropriate permit, an examination by a narcologist, ophthalmologist, therapist, otolaryngologist, or psychiatrist is required.

Documentation

When choosing a training center, you need to make sure that it has a state license. Not all institutions can conduct classes and issue temporary certificates. A permanent forklift operator's license is issued by Gostekhnadzor, which controls the use of self-propelled machines.

After completing your training, to exchange your temporary license for a permanent one, you must provide the following documents:

• passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• temporary certificate for operating equipment;
• a copy of the exam form;
• photo (3x4 cm);
• receipt of payment of state duty;
• health certificate.

Having completed the documents and successfully passed the final test, within 7-10 days the driver receives a new type of license and can begin work.

Registration of forklifts with Rostekhnadzor

According to the rules of state registration in Russia, equipment with an internal combustion engine with a capacity of more than 50 cubic meters must be registered. m. or with an electric motor with a power of more than 4 kW.

You should not encounter any particular difficulties when registering a forklift or registering an electric forklift with Gostekhnadzor, since the procedure is similar to registering a regular car. You must register a forklift or change the registration data of used equipment while the “Transit” registration plate is valid or within 5 days after purchase, clearance at customs or deregistration.

In order to register a forklift (register a forklift), you will need to collect documents and pay for the service. At the same time, if you represent a legal entity when registering a forklift, then the list of documents will be slightly different from the list of documents for an individual.

Finding the necessary equipment or spare parts has become even easier - leave a request and they will call you back.

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Forklift (electric forklift) registration: evasion and consequences

Nevertheless, cases when enterprises, purchasing warehouse equipment, try to bypass the forklift registration procedure are not so rare. Why register a forklift or electric forklift if it is not a participant in road traffic, since it works only in the territory under the jurisdiction of the enterprise? The logic is this: if the forklift has not been registered with Gostekhnadzor, then, therefore, the transport tax may not be paid, and it is not necessary to undergo MOT.

But if you don't register your forklift, you'll get into trouble. For example, during the next raid by representatives of Gostekhnadzor. In accordance with clause 3 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation “On state registration of motor vehicles and other types of self-propelled equipment,” registration of forklifts with Gostekhnadzor is an obligation, not an optional action.

Photo source: forklift.ru Violations of the rules for registering an electric forklift with Gostekhnadzor may result in administrative liability

The situation is similar with the issue of paying transport tax. According to Art. 358 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, even if the registration of a forklift or electric forklift was not carried out within the required time frame, this is not a reason to evade paying the transport fee. Therefore, representatives of the tax inspectorate have every right to include equipment in the tax base of the enterprise starting from the period in which the owner was required to register it by law.

Please keep in mind that for violating the rules for registering a forklift or registering an electric forklift, you may receive a warning or a fine, i.e. you may incur administrative liability.

Education

Citizens wishing to obtain a forklift driver's license are required to take appropriate training courses. The training consists of the following parts:

• practical,
• theoretical.

The duration of the courses is 6 weeks. The theoretical exam is conducted in text form. To pass the practical part, the driver must demonstrate the skills and ability to drive a vehicle - first at the training ground, and then under real work conditions. If 3 attempts to pass the exam are unsuccessful, you will have to undergo retraining. After passing the exam, a temporary license is issued, which is valid for 8 weeks. During this time, the driver must undergo an internship. Then documents are issued to operate the forklift for a period of up to 10 years.

Previously, confirmation of qualifications took place in the form of an exam and was mandatory for all drivers. Now the procedure for obtaining rights does not require direct verification by Gostekhnadzor and is carried out quite quickly.

To obtain a license to drive a front loader, you must train for 1.5 months. It is expected to master the theoretical and practical parts, pass traffic rules exams, obtain a temporary certificate and obtain permanent rights with an open category.

To obtain a license for a diesel warehouse loader, you will need to undergo 3 months of training. For drivers of diesel vehicles, mandatory annual recertification is provided, confirming the required level of qualifications.

Training to operate electric forklifts will take 2 months. After successfully passing the exam, a driver's license for a forklift with open categories B, C is issued. The document indicates the types of forklifts that differ in functional features and design.

How to register

To legally register a forklift, you need to collect documents and contact the local branch of Gostekhnadzor. The government services portal provides the possibility of remote recording, which simplifies the procedure for obtaining license plates.

Registration of a forklift is carried out for an individual or organization; there are no legal restrictions. When purchasing equipment by a private owner, it is registered at the place of registration. For foreign citizens, registration is applied at the temporary residence address indicated in the document confirming the right of a person to temporarily stay in the territory of the Russian Federation. Equipment is also registered in a similar way for citizens who are official refugees.

Gostekhnadzor has the right to refuse registration actions in the following cases:

• lack of some required documents;
• providing an expired equipment owner’s passport;
• filing an invalid or expired MTPL insurance policy;
• detecting signs of forgery in the provided papers;
• identifying discrepancies between the numbered units installed on the machine and those specified in the documentation.

The refusal is issued in the form of an official form, which is issued to the owner. The owner has the right to file a response objection, which is considered within 15 working days.

Required documents

Registering a loader with Rostechnadzor requires the following documents:

• original technical passport;
• agreement confirming the fact of acquisition (or leasing);
• MTPL insurance policy (if the loader is capable of reaching speeds of more than 20 km/h);
• additional documents to the purchase and sale agreement (for example, transfer and acceptance certificate):
• if the owner’s representative will register the car, then a power of attorney is required to prove the right of this person to carry out such actions.

Payment of duty

To obtain registration plates and documents, you must pay state fees, which are calculated in the following amounts:

• 2.0 thousand rub. - for license plates;
• 500 rub. — for issuing a registration certificate;
• 350 rub. — for a temporary registration form;
• 350 rub. — for making adjustments to a previously issued vehicle passport (required upon termination of registration).

Deadlines

The owner is obliged to register the forklift within 10 working days, which are counted from the moment the equipment becomes a property. During the specified period of time, it is necessary to collect a package of documents and provide the loader for inspection to a representative of Gostekhnadzor, who will verify the numbers of the machine and units with the values ​​​​specified in the documentation.

Cost of obtaining rights

The cost of courses depends on the required category and, accordingly, the duration of training. The total class time can be 160-320 academic hours. The price is calculated taking into account the internal features of the driving school, the specifics of the region in which it is located, the number of applicants, the level of teaching and much more. On average, the cost of courses to obtain a forklift license in Russia is 7,000-11,000 rubles. Add to this the payment of state duty.

Why do you need a license to drive an electric forklift?

Nowadays, electric forklifts are used in areas related to unloading, moving and loading large items. Most often such a machine can be found in the following places:

• Warehouses;
• Factory workshops;
• Ports and railway depots;
• At construction sites and film sites.

Occasionally small electric stackers

(with a lifting capacity of up to 5 tons) are even used by private owners to transport heavy equipment (mobile fountains, concrete statues or decorative trees) around the site. And they pay for such work, on average, 70-100 thousand rubles per month. Therefore, the rights to karuna are considered quite in demand today.