Driver's license check: Are you allowed to drive this forklift?

Q: Which forklifts can I drive without a forklift license?

None – as soon as you operate a motorized forklift truck in the company, a Forklift license required by law . Only non-motorized industrial trucks without a driver's seat or stand (e.g. hand pallet truck) you may without training serve. For all other forklifts, the DGUV Regulation 68 a valid training course with exam.

Q: Which forklifts am I allowed to drive with a forklift license level 1?

With level 1 you are allowed Front forklifts and high-lift trucks driving – that is, classic counterbalance forklifts. For special forklifts such as Reach truck, side loader or telescopic forklift Do you also need the Level 2 .

Q: What driving licence category is the forklift licence?

The forklift license is no driver's license , but a Safety certificate according to DGUV However, if you are driving on public roads, you will also need the Driving licence category L – it applies to industrial trucks with a speed exceeding 6 km/h.

Not every forklift is permitted to be driven without any restrictions – different requirements apply depending on the model, weight, and location. With this online check, you can find out in just a few seconds whether your driving license is sufficient for the forklift you've chosen.

Fahrberechtigung prüfen

Prüfe, ob deine Qualifikation für den gewählten Staplertyp ausreicht.

Welche Bauart hat der Stapler?

Welche Fahrberechtigung besitzt du?

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If the results indicate that you are not authorized to operate a specific forklift, you can register directly here for appropriate training—e.g., for a material handling equipment license, a telehandler license, or other advanced authorizations.

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Frequently asked questions about visual and functional testing

Which forklifts can I drive without a forklift license?

None– as soon as you operate a motorized forklift truck in the company, aForklift license required by law.

Onlynon-motorized industrial trucks without a driver's seat or stand(e.g. hand pallet truck) you maywithout trainingserve.

For all other forklifts, theDGUV Regulation 68a valid training course with exam.

Which forklifts am I allowed to drive with a forklift license level 1?

With level 1 you are allowedFront forklifts and high-lift trucksdriving – that is, classic counterbalance forklifts. For special forklifts such asReach truck, side loader or telescopic forkliftDo you also need theLevel 2.

Which forklifts am I allowed to drive with a forklift license?

With a full forklift license (level 1 + 2) you are allowed toall common forklift typesDriving – from front-loading forklifts to telescopic handlers. It's important that you...trained on the deviceis what you actually use.

What driving licence category is the forklift licence?

The forklift license isno driver's license, but aSafety certificate according to DGUVHowever, if you are driving on public roads, you will also need theDriving licence category L– it applies to industrial trucks with a speed exceeding 6 km/h.