Using agricultural machinery off-road: legal requirements and licensing

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Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

When you are using agricultural machinery off-road it is important to be fully compliant with the law on competency to use that particular machine.

You also need to be aware of licencing laws in the event that the vehicle needs to cross a public highway.

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