Have an LMV licence and I am operating a forklift for a few years - is this licence valid for forklift operating?

karanataka-t
Hi, sir, I am Amrut from Karnataka. I have an LMV license and have been operating a forklift for a few years. Is this license valid for forklift operation?
KK!HR
In case the operation of a forklift machine is confined to your premises (meaning no public place), then a license is not required. Any trained person can operate.
saswatabanerjee
As per IS norms, you need a heavy vehicle license to drive a forklift.

Since the IS regulations are only guidelines, it now depends on whether your company has implemented them or not. As such, no license is required within a private premise. However, if there is a fatal accident, a police officer may look at your license and hold you guilty of negligence if you do not have a valid license or proper training.
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