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Forklifts, construction machines and cranes

Those responsible for mananging and driving forklifts, construction machines and mobile cranes on New Zealand's roads are required to meet a number of licence, registration, maintenance, safety and training requirements. You can find out more about these requirements here.

Note: this section doesn't cover agricultural machinery - find out more about the use of this type of equipment.

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Drive a 'special-type' vehicle?
You may need a licence endorsement.

Forklifts

Drivers of forklifts require a special licence endorsement to drive on public roads as well as the operational training required by the Department of Labour's Occupational Health Service (OSH).
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Mobile cranes

Drivers of mobile cranes require a special licence endorsement to driver on public roads as well as training in the safe operation of cranes.
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Construction machines

Drivers of construction machines require a special licence endorsement to drive on public roads as well as training in the safe operation of the machinery.
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