On May 22, 2024, the Central Directorate for Road Traffic Police of the Italian Ministry of the Interior issued a circular that provides important clarifications regarding the ability of drivers holding a Driver Qualification Card obtained in a non-EU country to operate industrial vehicles in Italy. The ministry emphasized that these drivers are not permitted to drive industrial vehicles until they obtain a CQC issued by an EU member state. The circular highlights that the rules for the CQC are different from those for non-EU driving licenses, which allow driving for up to one year after obtaining residency in Italy.
