Forklift registration and requirements

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for forklifts

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Conditional registration for forklifts

Forklift

Forklifts need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.

Conditional registration gives you limited road access to perform specific functions.

You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used to perform the same function.

See information about vehicle standards to see what standards apply.

You need at least a Car (Class C) licence to drive a forklift. For other licensing requirements to drive a forklift, please visit SafeWork NSW.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a forklift.

Oversize vehicle operators

Vehicles that go beyond the dimension and weight limits must comply with the conditions of the relevant access notice or permit. To find out the conditions for:

  • NSW permits - contact Special Permits Unit on 1300 656 371
  • interstate permits - contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487.

Vehicle requirements

Forklifts must meet the following vehicle condition to apply for conditional registration:

  • Forklifts which are either fully or conditionally registered for operation at Sydney Markets Flemington must be restricted operate only within the boundaries of Sydney Markets Flemington.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

ConditionCode
Daylight / floodlit worksite use only
Not applicable if vehicle has headlights
TD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle movingSL1
Vehicle to be floated from site to site (except that it can operate in areas designated in L03)LO99
Restricted to designated areas/routes (specify area):
  • Designated route – restricted to the street adjacent to the vehicle’s worksite area. Specify the name of the street and suburb in free text
  • Designated area – restricted to a designated area, for example Flemington Markets or Sydney Cricket Ground. Specify the name of the designated area and its boundaries in free text.
LO3 + free text
Steering failure warning device/sign required
Note: Only applies to vehicles with hydraulic steering.
SL99
Left-hand drive sign required
Note: Only applies to vehicles with left-hand drive steering fitted
SL6

Equipment requirements

To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met.

EquipmentDaylight/floodlit use
Amber rotating beaconYes
Brake and turn lightsYes
Headlights, tail, number plate and clearance lightsNo
Rear reflectorsYes
Rear and side reflective tapeNo
Rear vision mirror(s)Yes
HornYes

Lighting

All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:

Transport for NSW office use

Code TypeCode
Vehicle shapeFLP
Compulsory Third Party insurance class

Conditional registration - SVEH / FARM / PLNT

Unregistered Vehicle Permit - USVE / UFRM / UPLN

Registration usagePLNT
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