Removable key ignition switches are not required on lift trucks in Canada or the United States.

ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005
Reaffirmation of ASME B56.1-2004

7.19 Travel Controls: Electric Trucks, Sit-Down Rider
7.19.3 A manually operated switch (may be key type) to disconnect all control circuits shall be provided.

7.20 Travel Controls: Electric Trucks, Stand-Up Rider
7.20.3 A manually operated switch (may be key type) to disconnect all control circuits shall be provided.

7.21 Travel Controls: Internal Combustion-Powered Industrial Trucks, Sit-Down Rider
7.21.3 A manually operated engine shut-off device (may be key type) shall be provided.

7.22 Travel Controls: Internal Combustion-Powered Industrial Trucks, Stand-Up Rider
7.22.3 A manually operated engine shutoff device (may be key type) shall be provided.

7.23 Travel Controls: Electric Motorized Hand, Hand/Rider, and Low Lift Order Picker Trucks
7.23.7 Means readily accessible to the operator shall be provided to shut off all power to the truck.

7.24 Controls: High Lift Operator-Up Trucks
7.24.5 A manually operated switch (may be key type) to disconnect all control circuits shall be provided.