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Driver's Licence Classification Chart
 

Class A


Allowed to drive any tractor-trailer combination
May also drive vehicle in class D and G
a tractor-trailer
Diagram 1-1a-1

Class B


Allowed to drive any school purposes bus
May also drive vehicle in class C, D, E, F and G
a school bus
Diagram 1-1a-2

Class C


Allowed to drive any regular bus
May also drive vehicles in class D, F and G.
a regular bus
Diagram 1-1a-3

Class D


Allowed to drive any truck or combination provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg
May also drive vehicle in class G
a truck
Diagram 1-1a-4

Class E


Allowed to drive any school purposes bus - maximum of 24-passenger capacity
May also drive vehicle in class F and G
a school bus, maximum 24 passengers
Diagram 1-1a-5

Class F


Allowed to drive any regular bus - maximum of 24-passenger capacity - and ambulances
May also drive vehicle in class G
a regular bus, maximum 24 passengers
Diagram 1-1a-6

Class G


Allowed to drive any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg. A pickup truck towing a house trailer exceeds 4,600 kg but the total combined weight of the truck and trailer does not exceed 11,000 kg is deemed a Class G.
a car
Diagram 1-1b-1

Class G1


Level One of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles with an accompanying fully licensed driver with at least four years' driving experience. Subject to certain conditions.

Class G2


Level Two of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying driver but are subject to certain conditions.

Class M


Allowed to drive any motorcycles, including motor tricycles, limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a Class G1 licence holder.
a motorcycle
Diagram 1-1b-2

Class M1


Level One of graduated licensing for motorcycles, including motor tricycles, limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may drive a motorcycle under certain conditions.

Class M2


Level Two of graduated licensing for motorcycles, including motor tricycles, limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may drive a motorcycle but only with a zero blood alcohol level. Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a Class G1 licence holder.

Class M with L condition


Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only.

Class M2 with L condition


Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only.
a limited speed motorcycle
Diagram 1-1b-3

Class M with M condition


Holders may operate a motor tricycle only.

Class M2 with M condition


Holders may operate a motor tricycle only.
a motor tricycle
Diagram 1-1b-4

Note: A "Z" air brake endorsement is required on a driver's licence to operate any air brake equipped motor vehicle.