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.
Categories of tractor driver rights
A tractor license gives you the opportunity to drive many types of self-propelled vehicles: tractors , all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, agricultural machinery and much more. There are 6 categories in the document, but A has 4 subcategories:
- Group A. Vehicles belonging to this category can reach a speed of no more than 50 km/h, and are prohibited from traveling on public roads. A1 are motorized SUVs, A2 are motorized SUVs that can accommodate up to 8 passengers (not counting the driver), the maximum weight reaches 3500 kg. The A3 includes SUVs that can also carry up to 8 passengers, but they weigh more than 3,500 kg. A4 - SUVs used for transporting people (the number of seats is more than 8).
- Category B. These are tracked and wheeled self-propelled vehicles with an engine power of up to 25.8 kW.
- Category C. Allows you to work on wheeled tractors with a power plant of no more than 150 horsepower (power is 110.3 kW). One of the most common types of vehicles is the Belarus tractor - this is what category C is needed for.
- Category D. Wheeled tractors with an engine whose power exceeds 110.3 kW must receive D.
- Category E. Having opened this category, the driver will be able to operate tracked tractors with an engine power of 25.7 kW or more.
- Category F. It includes agricultural special vehicles, for example, combines.
One open category gives the right to drive only certain types of self-propelled vehicles. Often drivers receive several categories at once. To do this, just contact the training center, undergo training and pass exams . There are 50 tractor tickets, each with 20 questions. When submitting documents to Gostekhnadzor, you must attach your old license .
Features of obtaining a certificate
Simply paying for a replacement tractor license at the State Technical Inspectorate and the state duty is not enough to obtain the category of tractor driver. It is necessary to take appropriate courses and pass exams. The process is similar to that organized in a driving school: theoretical part and practice. A distinctive feature is the possibility of opening some categories from the age of 16, these are B, C, E, F. At the age of 17, category D is opened, and subclasses II III are available only to 19-year-old students. The last category IV opens only from 22 years of age, but subject to a valid B or C license.
The training period to become a tractor driver is limited to a couple of months. During this time, you need not only to learn the rules, but also to acquire driving skills. Mastery will have to be demonstrated in open exams, so you should approach your studies with all responsibility.
Replacing a tractor driver's license is necessary for various reasons. For example, a document may expire, it may be stolen, or rights may be lost or damaged. It may be necessary to make changes to the document regarding personal or medical data.
The replacement procedure is organized by the regional Gostekhnadzor. The process can be organized quickly under the following conditions:
- no more than six months from the date of loss or expiration;
- There is a document confirming passing exams at school.
If you do not have a certificate from the school, you will have to take the exams again. The procedure for paying the state fee for a tractor driver's license does not differ from the conditions for obtaining the primary document. The terms and prices are similar to obtaining a regular driver's license.
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.
How to pay
There are 2 payment options - non-cash and cash. With the latter, everything is clear: you need to visit the bank with a receipt or deposit funds into the Gostekhnadzor cash desk. In this case there will be no discount on payment. As for non-cash payments, there are many options. It is possible to pay the state fee for a driver’s through government services (by bank card, digital currency WebMoney, Qiwi or Yandex Money, from a mobile phone). Everyone will find the most convenient way for themselves.
However, it is worth considering that some online payment options have a fee. The amount in this case may increase by 100-200 rubles. The best methods are considered to be a bank card and digital currency.
How to replace a tractor driver's license
Replacing a driver's tractor driver's license is required in many cases: expiration , loss of the document, damage, changes (for example, advanced training). It is worth noting that if the license to own a passenger car is revoked, the driver is automatically deprived of his tractor license in accordance with Article 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In regard , you will have to take the theoretical exam again at Gostekhnadzor.
Replacing a tractor driver's license will not take much time if you collect all the documents in advance. You need to visit Gostekhnadzor , submit a package of papers (this can be done through the MFC ) and wait for the inspector’s decision. However, you must first visit the clinic and undergo a medical examination to confirm your professional suitability. In addition, you must pay a state fee.
List of required documents
As mentioned earlier, the driver must provide Gostekhnadzor with an old tractor . If it is not there, then the application indicates that extradition is required due to loss or theft. What other documents are needed to replace a tractor driver’s license:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- application (submitted online through the government services or directly to the inspectorate);
- 2 photographs measuring 3x4 cm (accepted only on matte paper with a left corner);
- medical certificate;
- document confirming completion of the course;
- driver's license (required to obtain subcategories A2, A3 and A4).
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As for the receipt for payment of the state fee, from November 28, 2015 it is allowed not to provide it - all the data is in the system. However, it is better to take it with you if any failure occurs in the system.
What medical certificate is needed?
A medical certificate for a license exists in a single form - this is 003-B/u of the new sample . Before undergoing the examination, it is necessary to clarify that the document is required to obtain a tractor license. The required categories will be marked in the appropriate table on the back of the help. To replace a driver's license for a tractor or loader due to its expiration, you should go through the following specialists:
- therapist;
- ophthalmologist;
- otorhinolaryngologist;
- expert in narcology;
- psychiatrist;
- neurologist.
The cost of passing a medical commission is about 1200-2000 rubles, depending on the clinic. The certificate remains valid for one year from the date of issue.
Terms of service provision
The driver must pay the state fee in advance and undergo a medical examination. The period for providing the service is up to 15 days; the submitted application must be registered in one working day. The wait in line when submitting an application in person is up to 15 minutes. It is recommended to apply in advance, as you cannot work with expired licenses.
State duty amount
The state fee for issuing a tractor driver's ranges from 500 to 2000 rubles. The difference in price is explained by the type of document. Rights on paper cost 500 rubles, on plastic 2 thousand rubles. Although a paper ID will be cheaper, it is recommended to get a plastic one as it is more durable.
The state fee must be paid before submitting the application and exchanging rights at the inspection. Payment can be made either in cash or by bank transfer.
Cost of state duty for registration of rights
Experienced tractor driver drivers probably remember that there used to be paper licenses. Now issuing a document on a plastic basis (this is the kind that has been issued for several years in all departments of Gostekhnadzor and the State Traffic Inspectorate) costs more than on paper. However, every citizen has the right to receive a paper ID, costing only 500 rubles. Employees often oppose this option, because the material quickly becomes unusable again. It can be easily wrinkled, torn, or accidentally washed with clothes - as a result, the document will have to be restored again.
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The price of plastic tractor licenses is significantly higher - 2 thousand rubles, but they will definitely last until the expiration date , that is, for 10 years. Of course, provided that the owner does not lose them or damage them accidentally. Payment through the public services portal allows you to save 600 rubles; with a 30% discount, a document even with an exam will cost 1,400 rubles.
State duty for replacing tractor licenses
Drivers often do not know how much the state duty for replacing a tractor driver’s license costs . The cost of issuing new licenses (or a duplicate) remains the same - 2 thousand rubles. A temporary document valid for 2 months will cost 800 rubles. You can pay through the government services portal with a 30% discount. Thus, temporary licenses for self-propelled vehicles cost 560 rubles.
What is a new document?
A tractor driver's license is a paper or plastic document. They still contain on the front side all the necessary information about the driver: last name, first name and patronymic, photo, date of issue and validity period of the license, date of birth and more. On the reverse side there is a table with categories . Special marks are made at the bottom - this can be a working profession (for example, “ driver ”) and ranks. The code is indicated in the lower right corner.
How much does it cost to obtain and replace a license?
The applicant will have to pay for completing the training, which includes a theoretical and practical course . Unfortunately, exact tariffs cannot be given, since training centers are not limited by the legislative framework regarding costs and have the right to independently regulate them.
So, for example, in Moscow the cost of a theoretical course ranges from 7 to 11 thousand rubles, while practical training will require from 700 to 2000 rubles.
When replacing a license, the driver will need to pay a state fee of 400 rubles . This payment is required for everyone.
List of documents
Before visiting the center, you should prepare the following package of papers:
- completed application (can be completed on site);
- passport or a document replacing it;
- medical certificate of admission to drive a tractor and other vehicles (valid for a year from the date of issue), it can be marked by hand or with a stamp;
- the previous rights of a tractor driver (they return to Gostekhnadzor);
- if a new category opens, documents confirming completion of training are needed;
- 2 photographs 3*4 cm on matte paper (they are not required for a plastic document);
- individual card if the previous certificate is lost;
- a document confirming permission to drive a self-propelled vehicle with an engine power exceeding 4 kW;
- confirmation of the change of personal data, if the certificate is replaced for this reason;
- receipt for payment of state duty.
Answers to some questions related to the rights of a tractor driver
Many drivers are interested in the question of the authenticity of this certificate . After all, on the Internet you can find offers for the sale of such permits. How to check the license of a tractor driver regarding the legality of the issuance procedure and authenticity? The process involves contacting the Gostekhnadzor department by sending a written application. You will have to wait about 1 month for an answer.
Another popular question is: is a tractor driver deprived of his driver’s license when his driver’s license is revoked? The legislation provides for the extension of general rules to driving any vehicle. If the driver commits an administrative violation, which is subject to deprivation of his license, then he cannot drive a self-propelled vehicle. When returning your license, you must pass a theory knowledge exam and present a medical certificate.
Knowing all the nuances of issuing a permit for a tractor driver, everyone can undergo training and pass exams for the required category.
When replacement is required
The procedure for exchanging a tractor driver's license is determined by Part 5 of the Rules for admission to driving self-propelled machines, approved by Government Decree No. 796. In accordance with the law, it is necessary to change the document when the license expires. This type of document is issued for a period of 10 years, after the expiration of this period it is considered invalid.
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When changing the driving category, the license must also be replaced. The previous document is withdrawn, and in the new one, after passing the exams, marks are made about the existing categories. If only the qualification changes, there is no need to take exams. Also, when replacing a document, all restrictive marks are transferred to it.
If a license is lost or damaged, tractor drivers must also contact the state technical inspection, where after paying the fee without passing an exam, a new document will be issued.
Issuance of a ready-made tractor driver's license
Having received positive marks from the examiner, the candidate submits a package of documentation to the window at Rostekhnadzor. A department employee checks all documentation and calls the driver to take photographs. After which a certificate is issued. What can you manage with a ready-made identity? It provides the basis for driving a vehicle that belongs to the assigned motor vehicle category.
How to obtain a driving permit when replacing it and where to exchange it? It is necessary to replace rights in many situations. There is no immediate need to replace the old-style ID with a document of the new format. When the license expires, the driver submits documents to Rostechnadzor.
How to restore expired rights? Without hassle, the document is restored within 180 days after the last date of validity of the certificate. Otherwise, you will need to submit a larger package of documentation and spend more time.
Completion of training
A person undergoes training in an accredited organization in order to later have a certificate in hand . It is required when submitting documents to Gostekhnadhor. Old-style licenses are replaced without this paper.
A certificate of completion of training is not required when operating equipment with a motor power of no more than 4 kW.
It should be taken into account that the organization must be located in the candidate’s region of residence . But there are schools that have the opportunity to train applicants from other regions. The person clarifies all the nuances before starting training.
You must provide a medical certificate, a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, and photographs to the training center. Photo size: 3x4 cm.
All schools conduct examinations in theoretical and practical form. The price of study depends on the city or village. The average cost varies between 7,000-10,000 rubles. Categories A1, B assume the fact that the candidate can prepare independently.
After completing the driver training course for self-propelled vehicles, the applicant submits documents to the Rostekhnadzor office.
In what cases can you submit an application through the MFC?
It is allowed to change the tractor driver’s certificate without having to pass an exam at Gostekhnadzor if:
- rights have been lost, stolen or become unusable;
- the applicant’s personal details have changed;
- the validity period of the document has come to an end;
- you need to get a new license;
- change of ID at the request of the applicant (or for other reasons).
An exam will be required if:
- The applicant receives a new category or qualification within an open category.
- A foreigner who wanted to have a Russian license applied for a change of license.
When to change permissions
Like a standard driver’s license, a “tractor” category license has the possibility of replacing it . It is performed in the following cases:
- The card has been lost or stolen. To confirm the theft, proof will be required - providing a statement to terminate the case to the police.
- Damage, that is, any damage that prevents the driver's license data from being read.
- Tractor drivers' licenses also have a service life . Its end means that the device needs to be replaced.
- There have been any changes to the driver's personal information .
- The helmsman's classification has changed . For example, he began to drive a larger tractor.
- Medical indications (indicated in the medical examination report) are also grounds for replacing rights.
We draw your attention to the fact that it is best to start replacing your ID no later than six months before the end of its validity period - in this case, you are guaranteed to spend less time and effort, since many documents will not be required.
Is a driver's license revoked if a tractor driver's license is revoked?
Rules for driving equipment apply in the Russian Federation to drivers of all vehicles.
According to paragraph 1 of the note to Article 12.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, if a driver is deprived of the right to drive self-propelled vehicles for committing an administrative offense, then he is simultaneously deprived of the right to drive any other vehicles.
This year, in order to regain your tractor driver's license, you must pass a theoretical exam.
