Each type of license has a single validity period - 10 years from the date of issue, but sometimes new ones need to be obtained much earlier. The replacement of a tractor driver's license is carried out at Gostekhnadzor after submitting certain documents. The driver will need an old license and a medical certificate, and sometimes also a receipt for payment of the state fee. To ensure that the issuance of a new document does not take too long, it is worth learning about all the nuances of providing the service. In addition, you need to remember what the new rights look like and whether they can be verified for authenticity.
When is it necessary to replace a tractor driver's license?
Replacement of tractor licenses in Gostekhnadzor is carried out in the following situations:
- loss of previous ID;
- the information cannot be read;
- personal information about the driver or his qualifications has changed;
- the vehicle that will be driven by the applying citizen has been replaced;
- the validity period has expired;
- serious change in health status.
The standard validity period for a tractor license is 10 years from the date of issue. When the paper becomes unusable, the driver loses the legal ability to drive the tractor. If, during an inspection by a traffic police officer, it is determined that a citizen is driving a vehicle, he will be held liable for the expiration of the document. If the license is expired, the driver will be fined in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles. The tractor will be confiscated and parked for a fine.
How much does a certificate cost?
On average, across the country the cost of a medical certificate to drive tractors and other self-propelled machines ranges from 900 to 2,500 rubles. The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation has set the price of a certificate to no more than 1,675 rubles, but this applies only to state clinics. In private clinics, the price is usually about 2,300 rubles. It is necessary to clarify specifically, because prices depend on the locality, hospital and driver’s employment. For example, urgent processing costs much more.
Without a license, you cannot drive a tractor or other self-propelled equipment. After the medical commission of Gostekhnadzor and the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate issued a new certificate, the form remained unchanged - 003-В/у.
Is it possible to buy a certificate
Getting a certificate is legal. Attempts to buy a completed form can lead not only to infringement of rights, but also to criminal liability. After all, using deliberately forged documents is considered a crime. A specialist may say: “Prove that you did not know that the certificate was not real” - you will not succeed.
It is recommended to contact a specialized institution, as they have permission to issue legal certificates. Then there is no threat of administrative or criminal liability and you can easily obtain a tractor driver’s license.
Documentation
During the procedure for obtaining new and replacing old rights, it is necessary to submit a certain package of papers sent to Gostekhnadzor, and not the traffic police. In all other nuances, the procedure is identical to the submission of standard documents for driving a vehicle.
To change the license for a tractor, you need a package of papers, including:
- written request in the form of an application;
- a certificate from a medical institution;
- citizen's passport;
- confirmation of completion of training;
- previous tractor driving license;
- driver's license;
- color photographs 3*4 cm format.
Important! The application drawn up to obtain rights is filled out on a special separate form.
An application to replace a tractor license upon expiration must include the following information:
- name of the institution where papers for exchange are submitted;
- personal information about the applicant;
- a request for a replacement indicating the reason;
- data of previous rights;
- list of attached papers;
- date of compilation and signature.
The formulation of the reason should not be formed by the person submitting the application independently. There are lines on the form where you will need to cross out the excess. All information that must be entered by the applicant himself cannot have errors or typos, as well as corrections. Otherwise, government agencies will refuse to issue a license.
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Where can I change permissions?
Many drivers do not know where to change their tractor license. The issuance and replacement of a certificate is carried out by the State Inspectorate for Supervision of the Technical Condition of Self-Propelled Vehicles and Other Types of Equipment (in other words, Gostekhnadzor). In large cities there are several divisions of the authority , but residents of small settlements will have to contact the regional inspectorate.
Do I need a medical certificate?
It is impossible to obtain a tractor driver's license without a medical certificate. Permission to operate special equipment from specialists is a prerequisite. But to replace a driver’s license, this document will not always be required.
Before submitting papers for replacement, you will need to undergo a medical examination for the following reasons:
- expiration;
- opening a new category;
- health change.
Important! Change of personal data, damage or loss of a driving license are not reasons for the need to submit a medical certificate attached to other documents.
The certificate is drawn up in form No. 003-В/у, in which the following specialists must enter information:
- therapist;
- ophthalmologist;
- neurologist;
- otorhinolaryngologist.
The results of the functional diagnostic test are also entered.
If a driver goes to a public clinic, then here he will only be able to undergo examinations by a psychiatrist and a narcologist. All other procedures are paid and can only be performed by medical institutions that have the appropriate license to operate.
What medical certificate is needed?
A medical certificate is required for the initial issuance and subsequent replacement of a certificate. It confirms the health of the applicant, so it is logical that re-examination is necessary every 10 years. Many people are wondering what kind of medical certificate is needed to replace a tractor driver’s license , because the format has recently been changed. type of certificate 0003 is issued , which contains less information - it fits on one side of an A5 sheet. However, the form can be either one-sided or double-sided.
Experienced drivers remember that the old medical certificate contained only categories A, B, C, D and E, but now it lists all existing vehicles. Previously, each doctor filled out the fields; today everything is much simpler. It is enough to go to the hospital and undergo an examination: from March 2022, the data is first entered into the card, and then a certificate is issued; there are no longer fields for all doctors’ notes. It is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Cost of the procedure
To exchange a license to operate a tractor, you will need to pay a state fee. Funds are transferred according to Gostekhnadzor details, which can be obtained from the authority’s employees. A receipt confirming payment is attached to the application or submitted before receiving a new certificate. Until the fee is paid, the citizen will not be able to obtain his rights.
The amount of the state duty is established by Article No. 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, depending on the type of certificate:
- 500 rubles – paper;
- 2,000 rubles – plastic.
Replacement of rights in the MFC
When replacing a driver's license at the MFC, you will have to wait from one to two weeks. The documents submitted are the same as those submitted to the State Traffic Inspectorate, plus a photo in electronic format will be required. The state duty for this replacement method will also be 2,000 rubles.
First, you will need to come to the MFC, take a coupon, wait until you are invited, then submit documents and photos. The staff of the multifunctional center will inform you about the readiness of the license and the date of its receipt.
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Step-by-step instruction
The procedure for obtaining a license for a tractor is regulated by Order of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food No. 807, according to which to obtain a certificate you will need to contact Gostekhnadzor with an application and documents. If the reason for the replacement implies the need to attach a medical certificate, then it is better to undergo a medical examination in advance, since the received document will be valid for one year.
Step-by-step instructions for obtaining a tractor license:
- Collection of documentation.
- Visit to Gostekhnadzor.
- Filling out the application.
- Payment of state duty.
- Transfer of the application and documents to the authority employee.
- Waiting for a new document to be issued.
Training at a driving school will only be required in the following cases:
- registration is made for the first time;
- when returning in accordance with the expiration of their validity period;
- previous rights were obtained outside the Russian Federation.
Important! Old rights must be transferred to Gostekhnadzor, where they are destroyed.
In most cases, new documents are issued on the day of application or the next day. Delay can only be caused by a large number of applications or doubts about the information or documentation provided. In this case, an inspection will be carried out, which will take up to two months.
Medical examination algorithm
After passing all stages of the commission, a special certificate is issued confirming the driver’s medical examination. To obtain it you need:
- Contact a public clinic or private medical institution.
- Notify the registration authority about the need to undergo an inspection to obtain a driver's license.
- Obtain a form for this procedure. It is also registered at the civil registry office. The staff of this institution will enter a list of doctors required for the examination, as well as information about the driver.
Contact each of the specialists listed on the card. From the same registrar, find out in advance their work schedule and office number, and if necessary, make an appointment.
Each of the doctors listed must enter information about the examination. If a driver needs a medical certificate for a tractor driver in several categories, it is best to inform about this in advance, then he will not have to go through a second round of doctors. It happens that a driver receives a driver’s license, under which he takes an exam, and within a year from the date of receipt, he separately opens a category. In this case, he will have to go through the doctors again. Therefore, it is better to think about what category of driving you will need and perform a medical examination to obtain a certificate immediately. You need to visit a narcologist and a psychiatrist separately in their respective dispensaries.
After discussion and examination, doctors will fill out the fields in the medical record. Upon completion of this procedure, the driver returns to the medical institution that issued him the original form. You should contact a therapist who will check it and, if everything is in order, sign a certificate. The driver needs to take it to the traffic police or driving school.
How to check the authenticity of a document
To check a document that allows you to legally drive a tractor, you must send a request to Gostekhnadzor, which issued the license. The structure does not have an online form for submitting an application, so the request will have to be made using a letter.
On the website of the Gostekhnadzor of the region, you must enter the following information in the free fields:
- series and number of the certificate, spaces are not required;
- date of issue.
Afterwards, you need to “request verification” and enter a verification code to confirm that the request is made by a real person.
You can also find out about the authenticity of your rights by contacting a traffic police officer at the nearest stationary traffic police post. In most situations, inspectors do not refuse to verify information.
Is it necessary to undergo a medical examination when taking the driving test and where?
If the driver has to pass the state exam for a tractor driver’s license, it is recommended to contact a state clinic or a paid clinic where you can undergo diagnostics without queuing. If the candidate is found fit, then based on the results of the examination, a medical certificate for a tractor driver’s license will be issued - form No. 003.
For information: the 2022 rules contain information that to drive any self-propelled vehicles, including ATVs, you must obtain a license. This requirement is stated in Resolution No. 796, as amended.
How do I make an appointment to obtain a medical certificate for a tractor license? To do this, just call the phone number listed on the clinic’s website. The specialist will call back (if necessary) and after that the citizen will need to appear within the specified period of time. You must have your passport with you, as well as fluorography data. If the driver is male, he will need to bring military ID or identification. A final decision is made on them.
Before passing the commission for a medical examination when passing the driving test, you must refrain from drinking alcohol. Its impact is not only harmful, but also interferes with obtaining the document. Substances from alcoholic beverages are removed from the plasma over different periods of time, not to mention drugs, which take even longer to leave.
A certificate confirming that these substances are not in the body is valid for one day after issuance.
Replacement of expired rights
To replace an expired license, you will need to re-pass the exam at a driving school, which includes theoretical and practical parts. The cost of the procedure will depend on the region where it is performed by the citizen. After this, the replacement of the expired certificate is carried out in accordance with the standard step-by-step instructions.
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Artemyev Dmitry
Experience as a forensic expert in the field of automotive technical examination for more than 2 years, more than 3 years of work in the field of insurance disputes, appealing guilt in road accidents.
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It is recommended to contact Gostekhnadzor within six months after the expiration date. This will reduce the package of required papers and simplify the process of replacing rights.
A fine for the very fact of having expired rights will not be assessed. This is possible only in the case when the owner of the license was stopped by a traffic police officer and determined that the driving was carried out after its validity period.
Features of the medical examination for tractor drivers
According to the new rules, the medical commission for different categories of drivers differs in the number of doctors. The specialists themselves have new rights and powers in relation to machinists and drivers who have passed a medical examination (driver candidates).
Traffic regulations and legal requirements for car owners change, but the need for medical examinations for drivers remains the same. A medical examination of drivers is a prerequisite for issuing a driver's license.
Frequency of medical examination
| For tractor enthusiasts | Regardless of the category assigned to the vehicle, drivers using tractors for personal purposes must undergo a medical examination at least once every ten years (except for the circumstances listed above). Owners of cars and self-propelled vehicles who have undergone a medical examination once when obtaining a license may not come to the clinic until it is time to renew the document. |
| For professional tractor drivers | Drivers using a vehicle for professional purposes are subject to stricter rules. They are required to pass a medical examination when applying for a job as a tractor driver, even if less than 10 years have passed since the previous exam to obtain a driver's license. The following medical examinations: periodic - every two years while the driver is working; preliminary examination - before each trip, it is necessary to obtain a medical certificate stating that the driver’s health condition allows him to drive the vehicle (the exception is for drivers of emergency services, who may not have such time before leaving for an emergency call); post-trip inspection - if there are freight or passenger transportation classified as dangerous. This rule applies to all professional drivers, regardless of where and what kind of transport they work - within the country or on international roads. |
Medical examination of professional drivers is provided for in Article 23 of Federal Law No. 196 “On Road Safety”.
Unscheduled medical examination
A separate category of medical examination is carried out unscheduled. In accordance with the law: paragraph one, article 23 of Federal Law No. 196, such an examination is performed only if, during the compulsory medical examination, signs of diseases that are a contraindication to driving, for example, high blood pressure or changes in blood composition, were identified.
In this case, specialists order the driver to repeat the diagnostics, based on the results of which a decision is made on whether to allow or prohibit him from driving the vehicle.
When permissions cannot be changed
Replacing a tractor driver's license will not be available if a citizen has been deprived of a license to drive another type of transport. The encumbrance applies not only to one category of ID, but to all of them at once. Therefore, it will be possible to change the old tractor driver’s license only after the expiration of the deprivation period.
The reason for refusal to issue a tractor driver's license may be the presence of health problems. It is to identify such citizens that in most cases a certificate of completion of a medical examination will be required to complete the paperwork.
Restrictions on issuing medical certificates for the right to use a tractor
In what cases can a driver's license not be issued? There are restrictions and contraindications. First of all, they are associated with alcoholism and drug addiction. If a drug addiction specialist finds substances on the prohibited list in the patient’s blood, he will have to undergo additional tests. Based on the results, a verdict will be made.
Therefore, the person being examined should refrain from drinking alcohol during the diagnosis. Strong exposure is not only harmful, but also prevents you from visiting a doctor. Different substances are removed from the blood at different intervals.
In addition to prohibited substances, contraindications include:
- various neurotic and mental disorders;
- epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures and severe tremors;
- visual impairment – 50% in both eyes;
- deterioration in motor activity and dysfunction of the limbs, including injuries, paralysis, etc.;
- serious diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Doctors from the commission carefully monitor compliance with diagnostic rules and the actions of patients.
Reasons for medical refusal of permission to drive vehicles
Doctors make decisions about the vehicle’s suitability for use on the basis of Resolution No. 1604, which deals with the list of medical contraindications, as well as indications and restrictions for driving a vehicle.” An impressive list of restrictions is provided by law. A complete list of them is given in the Resolution itself.
Instead of a complete suspension, doctors may impose certain driving restrictions, which are marked with special markings.
Is it possible to lose a driver's license if a tractor driver's license is revoked?
The rules for operating equipment apply to every citizen who has any type of license. Article 12.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation states that deprivation of the rights of a tractor driver entails deprivation of the rights to drive any other vehicle. It will be possible to restore the certificates only after the expiration of the sentence.
A new certificate will need to be obtained in a number of situations. Depending on the reason for the replacement, the package of required documents will change, and the need to pass the examination committee will be determined.
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Replacement of a driver's license through State Services
Replacing rights through State Services is the most convenient and most profitable method: for the state fee you will pay 30% less - 1,400 rubles. To order the service, you will need to register on the “Government Services” portal and fill in all the data in the “V/U replacement” section through your personal account. The same documents are needed, except for photos. There is no need to write an application, since, as mentioned above, it will be processed automatically.
You will receive your new license from the traffic police. In theory, you don’t need to sit in line: inspectors should issue them at the time indicated in the site’s LC. In fact, queues sometimes accumulate at the State Traffic Inspectorate, since the reception scheme for motorists itself is poorly thought out.
Author: Irina Sapunova
