DRIVER'S LICENCE CLASSIFICATION CHART
CLASS A
Allowed to drive any tractor-trailer combination
May also drive vehicle in class D and G
CLASS B
Allowed to drive any school-purposes bus
May also drive vehicle in class C, D, E, F and G
CLASS C
Allowed to drive any regular bus
May also drive vehicles in class D, F and G.
CLASS D
Allowed to drive a motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 kilograms gross weight or registered gross weight or any truck or combination provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kilograms
May also drive vehicles in Class G
CLASS E
School-purposes bus – maximum of 24-passenger capacity
CLASS F
Allowed to drive any regular bus - maximum of 24-passenger capacity - and ambulances
May also drive vehicle in class G
CLASS G
Allowed to drive any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kilograms provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kilograms. A pickup truck towing a house trailer exceeds 4,600 kilograms but the total combined weight of the truck and trailer does not exceed 11,000 kilograms is deemed a Class G.
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.
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.
CLASS M WITH M CONDITION
Holders may operate a motor tricycle only.
CLASS M2 WITH M CONDITION
Holders may operate a motor tricycle only.
Note: A "Z" air brake endorsement is required on a driver's licence to operate any air brake equipped motor vehicle.