Can you drive a truck with a loading capacity of 3,000kg or more with a regular motor vehicle license?

To drive a truck with a loading capacity of 3,000kg or more, specific licensing requirements must be met. In Japan, a standard motor vehicle license generally allows individuals to operate vehicles with a loading capacity of less than 3,000kg. This regulation ensures that drivers have the appropriate skills and knowledge to handle larger and heavier vehicles that may require different handling characteristics and may pose greater risks in terms of safety.

Therefore, the notion that one can drive a truck weighing 3,000kg or more only with a regular motor vehicle license is incorrect. As a result, the correct understanding is that a truck should weigh below 3,000kg for it to be legally driven with just a regular motor vehicle license. Understanding this limitation is essential for compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations when operating larger vehicles.