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CANADIAN DRIVER’S LICENCE REFERENCE GUIDE

In Canada, provincial/territorial licencing regulations are modeled on 

the guidelines set out in the Canadian Council of Motor Transport 

Administrators (CCMTA) National Safety Code (NSC) that is supported by 

four standards. All Canadian licenced drivers must meet these requirements 

prior to being eligible to operate a commercial vehicle and are required to 

carry a driver’s licence that is valid for the vehicle and conditions under 

which it is operated.

This guide will identify each of the 13 Canadian jurisdictions (10 provinces 

and 3 territories) and their driver licencing classification system. The content 

includes the driver licence class, type of vehicle permitted to be operated and 

restriction/endorsement codes.

DISCLAIMER/CAUTION 

The “Canadian Driver’s Licence Reference Guide” is designed to be used 

as guidelines only. While the guidelines represent good practices, they may 

not conform exactly to current provincial/territorial regulations. Inspectors 

are cautioned to always follow current regulations when determining what 

licence information is required. 
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ALBERTA DRIVER’S LICENCE 

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

A Adequate lenses

B Special conditions as shown

C Periodic medical examination

D Periodic vision report

E Periodic driver examination

F Valid temporary licence

G Licence valid without photo

H Daylight driving only

J Both outside mirrors

K Automatic transmission

L Adequate hand controls

M Under Transportation Safety Board review

N Excludes Class 2 and 4 operation

Q Air brake endorsement

S School bus endorsement

T Special medical

U Completed driver course

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CLASS 7 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate an off-highway 

vehicle, a moped, a motor vehicle describe in Class 

5 as a learner, a motorcycle as a learner if the person 

is 16 years of age. The learner must be accompanied in the motor vehicle by 

a person who is at least 18 years of age, holds a non-GDL operator’s licence 

classified for the operation of the motor vehicle driven and who is seated next 

to the learner and teaching the learner to operate the vehicle. The supervisor 

of a person learning to operate a motorcycle shall be at least 18 years of age, 

be the holder of a non-GDL Class 6 licence and may supervise that person 

while the instructor is seated on the learning rider’s motorcycle, following on 

another motorcycle or following in a vehicle.

CLASS 6 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED 

Motorcycles.

CLASS 6 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate a motorcycle, a moped and an off-highway 

vehicle. Operation of vehicles in Classes 1 to 5 are prohibited, unless the 

motorcycle Class 6 licence is held in combination with Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 

5 licence.

CLASS 5 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED

A two axle single motor vehicle (excluding motorcycle), a recreational 

vehicle with not more than three axles, a two axle motor vehicle or a two 

axle recreational motor vehicle pulling a trailer with 1 or more axles (not 

equipped with air brakes), or a three axle recreational motor vehicle pulling 

a trailer with not more than 2 axles, where the trailer is not equipped with 

air brakes. Also a moped, an off highway vehicle, or a mobile mounted 

oil or gas well service rig (or an associated vehicle) if its registered owner 

has a subsisting permit that authorizes the operation of that type of motor 

vehicle. Must be 18 years of age to operate mobile mounted oil or gas well 

service rig or an associated vehicle. For learning, all motor vehicles included 

under Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the learner is at least 18 years of age, and 

the supervisor must have a valid operator’s licence for the type of vehicle. 

For learning on a motorcycle, the supervisor must hold a Class 6 non-GDL 

licence.

CLASS 5 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate the vehicles listed in the Class 5 vehicle 

sections excluding a motorcycle (unless for learning), a motor vehicle 

with a seating capacity of more than 15 when the vehicle is transporting 

passengers and a motor vehicle transporting passengers for hire.

CLASS 4 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED

Taxis, ambulance or a bus with a seating capacity of not more than 24, 

excluding the operator.

CLASS 4 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate any motor vehicle or 

combination of motor vehicles that the holder of a 

Class 5 operator’s licence may operate. All motor vehicles under Classes 

1, 2, 3 and 6 for learning only. Requires a medical.

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*GDL 

6

5

**GDL 

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CLASS 3 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED

• A single motor vehicle with three or more axles, a single motor 

vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more 

axles where the trailer is not equipped with air brakes, and 

• A mobile crane. 

• Class 2 or 4 type vehicles without passengers.

CLASS 3 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate any motor vehicle or 

combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator’s licence 

may operate. All motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2 and 6 for learning 

only. 

CLASS 2 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED

• Bus - motor vehicle constructed or 

adapted to have a seating capacity of 

more than fifteen, or

• A school bus.

CLASS 2 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate any motor vehicle or combination of 

vehicles that the holder of a Class 3, 4 or 5 operator’s licence may 

operate. Class 1 and 6 type vehicles for learning. Requires a medical.

CLASS 1 LICENCE VEHICLES THAT MAY BE OPERATED

Truck and trailer, where the trailer 

is equipped with air brakes. 

CLASS 1 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate any 

motor vehicle or combination of vehicles other than a motorcycle. 

Class 6 type vehicles for learning. Requires a medical.

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2

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18

18

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Drivers operating vehicles equipped with air brakes require a “Q” endorsement on 

any Class of licence excluding Class 1. The Class 1 licence includes the air brake 

endorsement. Drivers of motor vehicles registered as farm vehicles do not require an 

air brake “Q” endorsement provided any trailer is not equipped with air brakes.

GDL 

*Class 7 GDL Learner’s Operator’s Licence

• Not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 a.m., 

• Not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts, 

• Must have a zero alcohol level when driving (or riding a motorcycle).

**Class 5 GDL Probationary

A person with a Class 5 GDL licence will have the same conditions as above except:

• Can drive from midnight to 5 a.m. 

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BRITISH COLUMBIA DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

06 Ignition interlock required

07 Permits house trailer any weight without air brakes

08 House trailer combination only

10 Operation of motorcycle permitted between sunrise and sunset only

Passengers prohibited on a motorcycle

11 Operation of motorcycle permitted only while under the direct supervision 

of an adult who holds a valid Class 6 driver’s licence 

Speed 60 km/h maximum

12 Restricted to daylight hours only

13 Class 6 or 8 not permitted to carry passengers

14 No Hwy 99 S. of Vancouver or Hwy 1 E. of Vancouver, or W. of Hwy 9

15 Permitted to operate vehicles with air brakes

16 Not permitted to operate Class 2 or 4

17 Not permitted to operate buses

18 Permitted to operate single trucks with air brakes on industrial roads

19 Permitted to operate truck trailer with air brakes on industrial roads

20 Permitted to operate truck trailer of any GVW without air brakes

21 Corrective lenses required

22 Commercial Class not qualified in USA

23 Hearing aid required with Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 or with endorsement 

18/19/20

24 Class 6 or 8 restricted to motor scooters

25 Fitted prosthesis/leg brace required

26 Specified vehicle modifications required

28 Restricted to automatic transmission

35 Not permitted to exceed 60 km/h

36 Not permitted to exceed 80 km/h

37 Not permitted to transport dangerous goods

38 Operation of motorcycle permitted only while under direct supervision of 

an adult age 25+ who holds a valid Class 6 driver’s licence

Speed 60 km/h maximum

39 Qualified supervisor age 25+ required, 1 passenger

42 Qualified supervisor required. One passenger only.

43 Restricted to 5 a.m. to midnight only

44 No operation of motor vehicle with alcohol in body

Must clearly display official new driver sign

45 1 passenger only (immediate family members exempt) unless accompanied 

by qualified supervisor age 25+

51 Restricted to driving as noted

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 • Semi-trailer trucks and 

all other motor vehicles 

or combinations of motor 

vehicles except motorcycles.

 • Buses, including school buses, special 

activity buses and special vehicles.

 • Trailers or towed vehicles may not 

exceed 4,600 kg except if the bus and 

trailers of towed vehicles do not have air brakes.

 • Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class 4.

 • Trucks with more than 2 axles, such as dump trucks and large tow trucks, 

but not including a bus that is being used to transport passengers.

 • Trailers may not exceed 4,600 kg except if the 

truck and trailer do not have air brakes.

 • A tow car towing a vehicle of any weight.

 • A mobile truck crane.

 • Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class 5.

 • Buses with a maximum seating capacity of 25 persons (including the 

driver), including school buses and special 

activity buses and special vehicles used to 

transport people with disabilities.

 • Taxis and limousines.

 • Ambulances.

 • Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class 5.

 • Taxis and limousines.

 • Ambulances.

 • Special vehicles with a seating capacity of not more than 10 persons 

(including the driver) used to transport people with disabilities.

 • Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class 5.

 • 2 axle vehicles including cars, vans, trucks and tow trucks.

 • Trailers or towed vehicles may not exceed 4,600 kg.

 • Motor homes (including those with more than 2 axles).

 • Limited speed motorcycles3 and all terrain vehicles (ATV).

 • Passenger vehicles used as school buses with a seating capacity of not 

more than 10 persons (including the driver).

 • Construction and utility vehicles.

 • 3-wheeled vehicles - does not include 

3-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) or motorcyclesidecar combinations.

 • Does not including Class 4 vehicles or motorcycles.

 • Motorcycles, all terrain cycles, all terrain vehicles (ATV).

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2

3

4 

unrestricted

4 

restricted

5 or 7

6 or 8

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19

18

19

19

16

16

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medical certification is required to obtain these endorsements. 2 Drivers in BC’s Graduated Licensing Program are issued Class 7 and/or 8 driver’s licences. 3 Limited speed motorcycles - can be operated with any Class of driver’s licence. Cannot be operated on a learner’s licence other than 

a Class 6 or 8 motorcycle learner’s licence. These are motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters with: An engine displacement of 

50cc or less (or less than 1.5 kW of power if other than a piston engine; A transmission that does not require shifting or a clutch; A 

maximum speed of 70 km/h; Wheels that are at least 254 mm (10 inches) in diameter, and a dry weight of 95 kg or less.

CLASS AGE

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MANITOBA DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

1 Corrective lenses

2 Power steering

3 Maximum speed of 70 km/h

4 Automatic transmission

5 Daytime only

6 Power brakes

7 Hand controls

8 Operate moped only

9 Side mirrors

A Authorized (for air brakes)

N Not authorized (for air brakes)

I Authorized instruction (for air brakes)

S Authorized manual or automatic slack adjustment

W Commercial Class - Canada Only

Code W 

Applies to Class 1-3 commercial drivers who have medical 

conditions that under the Canada - United States Medical 

Reciprocity Agreement restrict them from driving a commercial 

vehicle in the U.S.

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CLASS 1 LICENCE

Authorized to operate 

semi-trailer trucks 

including all vehicles in 

Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5. 

CLASS 2 LICENCE

Authorized to operate buses*

having a seating capacity of over 

24 passengers (while carrying 

passengers), school buses** having a seating capacity of 

over 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all 

vehicles in Classes 3, 4 and 5.

CLASS 3 LICENCE

Authorized to operate trucks 

with more than 2 axles, including 

any combination of vehicles, 

OR a truck with 2 axles towing 

a vehicle with a registered gross vehicle 

weight of more than 4,540 kg (but does not 

include a semi-trailer truck). Includes all 

vehicles in Classes 4 and 5.

CLASS 4 LICENCE

Authorized to operate taxis, ambulances. 

and other emergency vehicles, buses with 

a seating capacity between 10 and 24 

passengers (while carrying passengers) and 

school buses** with a seating capacity 

between 10 and 36 passengers (while 

carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles 

in Class 5.

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2

3

4

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18

18

18

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CLASS 5 LICENCE

Authorized to operate passenger cars, a 

bus while not carrying passengers, trucks 

with 2 axles, and any combination of 

vehicles consisting of a truck with 2 axles 

and a towed vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of UP TO

4,540 kg. May operate Class 3 vehicles if registered as farm truck and 

the driver holds a Class 5 Intermediate or Full Stage Licence. May 

operate a Moped***, if 16 years of age or older. May operate heavy and 

agricultural equipment.

5 16 

or

15.5

If enrolled in 

high school 

driver 

education 

course.

NOTE: Effective November 1, 2003, a person must hold a valid minimum Class 5 

Intermediate Stage driver’s licence to operate a special mobile machine, implement of 

husbandry or tractor on a provincial highway, or a highway within the municipal 

boundries of a city, town, village or urban municipality.

PLUS 4,540 KG

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CLASS 6 VEHICLE

Motorcycles

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* A bus is any vehicle with a seating capacity of at least 11 persons (including the driver) used 

primarily to carry passengers. It excludes vehicles used for personal transportation by the owner 

or with the owner’s permission.

** School bus certificate is required

*** Mopeds are not allowed to be driven on highways with a speed limit exceeding 80km/h, but 

may cross these highways.

AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT

Permits the holder to drive vehicles equipped with air brakes in the Class of vehicle 

for which the person is licenced. Drivers of a Class 3 truck registered as a farm truck 

equipped with air brakes are exempt from this requirement.
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NEW BRUNSWICK DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Restriction Significance

1 Must wear corrective lenses

2 Vehicle must be equipped with side view mirrors

3 Vehicle must be equipped with hand controls

4 Vehicle must be equipped with automatic transmission

5 Steering wheel must be equipped with steering knob

6 Daylight driving only

7 Combinations of restrictions 1 and 2

8 Combinations of restrictions 3 and 4

9 Combinations of restrictions 4 and 5

10 Head Office restriction

11 Medical restriction

16 Require ignition interlock device

21 Motor driven cycle and farm tractor

23 0 percent blood alcohol level while driving until age 21

W Driver may not operate a commercial vehicle in the U.S.

Endorsement Significance

A Any motorcycle (minimum age – 16 years)

B School bus (minimum age – 21 years)

C Motorcycle and school bus (minimum age – 21 years)

D Valid for motorcycle engine size exceeding 

50 cc but not exceeding 550 cc

E Vehicle(s) equipped with air brakes

H Motorcycle driver in the Graduation Licence Program and is 

permitted to operate a motorcycle with an engine size not to 

exceed 550 cc

I Motorcycle driver in the Graduated Licence Program and is 

permitted to operate any motorcycle

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Restrictions Due To Age (Elderly Drivers): None

General Note: Drivers driving vehicles equipped with air brakes require an “E” air brake 

endorsement on their licence. Snow vehicles and all-terrain vehicles do not require a licence.
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The holder of a Class 9 licence may operate a motor driven cycle and 

farm tractor on a street or highway. The motor driven cycle must be 

50 ccs or under. Applicants under 18 years of age must have parental 

consent form. Applicants must pass a vision screening (20/40 best 

eye); written tests (basic-signs) and supplementary; and a road test on a mechanically fit motor 

driven cycle. Must wear protective headgear.

This is a graduated (i.e., learners) licence for passenger type 

vehicles (i.e., cars, light trucks) where the driver is acquiring 

experience over a minimum of 24 months. There are two levels (1 

& 2) where a level 1 requires the driver to be accompanied by only 

one licenced driver at Class 5 or higher and the level 2 does not. 

Both levels must have zero alcohol. Violation of conditions will result in suspension and the 

driver must restart the graduated program.

The holder of a Class 6 licence may operate a motorcycle and all vehicles 

included in Class 6D and 9 on a street or highway.

The holder of a Class 6D licence may operate a motorcycle up to and 

including 550 ccs and a Class 9 vehicle. Anything over this size requires a 

Class 6 licence.

The holder of a Class 5 may drive any 2 axle vehicle (excluding 

a taxi, ambulance or bus), 3 axle motor home, any 3 axle vehicle 

(not a truck) used in highway maintenance, construction or repair 

(whether or not the vehicle is to be so used), or any towed vehicle 

up to 4,500 kg gross mass towed behind a vehicle or motor home.

The holder of a Class 4 licence may operate any vehicle allowed 

in a Class 5 plus an ambulance, taxi, or bus with a capacity of less 

than twenty-five (25) passengers.

The holder of a Class 3 licence may operate all vehicles in Class 5 

plus any 2 axle vehicle towing a towed vehicle, if the towed vehicle 

is registered for over 4,500 kg gross vehicle mass but not equipped 

with air brakes, any 3 axle vehicle, or a vehicle with 3 or more 

axles towing a towed vehicle not equipped with air brakes.

This provides the same capabilities as a separate Class 3 or Class 4. A restriction will be on 

the licence not allowing the ambulance if tested in a bus, or not allowing ambulance or bus if 

tested in a taxi.

The holder of a Class 2 licence may operate all 

vehicles in Classes 3, 4 & 5 plus a bus over 24 

passengers.

The holder of a Class 1 licence may operate all 

vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4 & 5 plus any trucktractor, truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer, trucktractor towing a semi-trailer and a trailer, trucktractor towing a trailer equipped with air brakes, 

or any truck towing a trailer equipped with air brakes. When operating any vehicle with air 

brakes or any vehicle towing a trailer with air brakes, must have air brake endorsement.

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7

6

6D

5

Note 2

4

Note 2

3

Note 2

3 & 4

Note 2

2

Note 2

1

Note 2

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16

Note 1

16

Note 1

16

18

Note 1

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18

18

18

CLASS AGE

NOTES

(1) If not 18 requires parental consent.

(2) A school bus requires a separate endorsement “B”. If in combination with any motorcycle a “C” endorsement is issued. 

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NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Restriction Significance

1 Corrective lenses

2 Side mirrors

3 Automatic transmission

4 Power steering

5 Power brakes

6 Daytime only

7 Hand controls

8 Bus/ambulance not valid

9 Defined restriction

Endorsement Significance

9A Indicates air brake endorsement with brake adjustment 

certification

9 Indicates air brake endorsement without brake adjustment 

certification

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Permits the holder to operate semitrailer trucks and other Classes as 

shown by endorsements on the 

licence.

Permits the holder to operate 

buses which carry more than 24 

passengers and other Classes as 

shown by endorsements on the 

licence.

Permits the holder to operate trucks with 3 or 

more axles and a combination of vehicles; other 

Classes as shown by endorsements on the licence. 

Does not include a semi-trailer truck. 

Permits the holder to operate taxis, ambulances, 

and buses which carry not more than 24 passengers; 

other Classes as shown by endorsements on licence.

Permits the holder to operate all 

motor vehicles with not more than 

2 axles; combination of vehicles 

where the towed vehicle does not 

exceed 4,500 kg in weight; buses, taxis and 

ambulances while not carrying passengers; self 

propelled motor homes with 2 or more axles; 

farm tractors; fork lifts; trucks designed for offhighway use; vehicles known as backhoes.

Novice Driver, Class 5, Level II. May operate passenger vehicles and 

light trucks; if driving between midnight and 5 a.m. the driver must be 

accompanied by a licenced driver with 4 years driving experience in Class 

5 or higher (or equivalent from another jurisdiction) and occupies a seat 

beside the driver (except for work purposes where proof is provided); 

passengers restricted to number of seat belts; must spend 12 months at 

this level without suspension; no upgrade to a commercial licence.

Novice Driver, Class 5, Level I. Permits the holder to hold this licence for 

two years. May operate passenger vehicles and light trucks providing the 

driver is accompanied by a licenced driver who has held a Class 5 licence 

(or equivalent from another jurisdiction) for not less than 4 years and 

occupies a seat beside the driver; no passengers other than 4 year licenced 

driver; no driving between midnight and 5 a.m.; novice driver sign required 

on rear of vehicle with 5 cm (2”) black lettering on white background; Class 

5 Level I driver must remain at this level for not less than 12 months unless 

successfully completing an approved driver education program then the 

period is reduced to 8 months; no upgrade to commercial driver licence.

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2

3

4

51

5-II

5-I

19*

19*

19*

19*

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17

16

CLASS AGE

–4,500 kg

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Permits the holder to operate a motorcycle.

Motorcycle Novice Driver, Class 6, Level II: May operate a motorcycle 

but not between midnight and 5 a.m.; shall remain at this level for no 

fewer than 12 months without suspension; no upgrade to commercial 

licence.

Motorcycle Novice Driver, Class 6, Level I: Permits the holder to hold 

this licence for 2 years. May operate a motorcycle if accompanied by 

another motorcycle driver, on another motorcycle or in another vehicle, 

who has held a Class 6 licence (or equivalent from another jurisdiction) 

for no fewer than 4 years; cannot operate a motorcycle from one half 

hour before sunset until one half hour after sunrise; not permitted on 

highways with posted speed limit in excess of 80 km/h; no passengers; 

must remain at this level for 12 months unless successfully completed an 

approved motorcycle educational program then the period is reduced to 

8 months; no upgrade to a commercial licence.

Permits the holder to operate traction engines only.

NOTES

(*) Age may be less depending on qualifications.

(1) If towed vehicle is in excess of 4,500 kg, a restriction will be included 

on the driver licence.

Parental written approval required for persons under 19 years of age for 

Classes 5 and 6.

“0” BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) for Classes 5 and 6, Levels 1 and 2.

“0” BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) for accompanying driver.

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6-II

6-I

8

18

17

16

19

CLASS AGE

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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

A Requires adequate lenses

B Restricted to operating in NWT

C Requires periodic medical 

D Restricted to daylight driving

F Restricted to speed zones of 70 km/h or less

G Restricted to 100 km of licence address

H Restricted from transporting dangerous goods for medical 

 reasons

I Required to participate in Interlock Program

J Requires right and left outside mirrors

K Requires automatic transmission

L Requires adequate hand controls

N Restricted from carrying passengers for hire

O Required to use hearing aids

Q Permitted to use air brakes

S Permitted to operate school buses

U Other conditions (see attached card)

V Permitted to operate extended length vehicles 

W Restricted from commercial operation in the United States 

 of America for medical reasons

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CLASS 7 LICENCE

A learner’s licence permitting the holder to 

drive as a learner within Classes 5 and 6, 

when accompanied by a licenced driver with 

at least 24 months experience in that Class of 

vehicle. Must remain in Learner’s Stage for a minimum of 12 months 

suspension-free, have no passengers with the exeception of the licenced 

driver, limited hours of driving during night, etc. Must maintain 0 

percent BAC. Lower demerit point threshold.

CLASS 6 PROBATIONARY

Permits the holder to operate the same types of vehicles listed under Class 6. 

Must remain in Probationary Stage for minimum of 12 months suspension 

free. Must maintain 0 percent BAC. Lower demerit point threshold.

CLASS 6 VEHICLE

Motorcycles.

CLASS 6 LICENCE 

Permit the holder to operate a motorcycle. Operation of vehicles in 

Classes 1 to 5 are prohibited, unless the Class 6 licence is held in 

combination with Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence. Permits operation 

of any vehicle in Class 5, while learning to operate it. May operate a 

Moped.*** A person wishing to operate a Moped only will be tested on 

a Moped and restricted to a Moped.***

CLASS 5 PROBATIONARY

Permits the holder the operate the same types of vehicles listed under Class 5. 

Must remain in Probationary Stage for minimum of 12 months suspension 

free. Must maintain 0 percent BAC. Lower demerit point threshold.

CLASS 5 VEHICLES

Two axle vehicle other than a motorcycle, 

bus, taxi-cab or ambulance; any combination 

of two axle towing vehicle and towed vehicles 

and towed vehicle do not exceed gvw of 4500 

kg.; a recreational vehicle (motorhome); vehicles known as a tractor, 

grader, loader, shovel, roller, scaper or other self propelled road building 

machine used for grading or paving of highways or other construction 

work, but does not include construction vehicles with more than 2 axles 

other than a grader or 3 axle compactor. Permits operation of any 

vehicle in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 while learning to operate it.

CLASS 5 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate a Class 5 motor vehicle. May operate a 

Moped.***

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16

17

16

17

7-GDL

6P-GDL

6

5P-GDL

5

CLASS AGE

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CLASS 4 VEHICLE

Taxis, ambulances and buses with a seating 

capicity not exceeding 24 passengers. Permits 

operation of any vehicle in Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 

while learning to operate it.

CLASS 4 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles except vehicles in 

Classes 1, 2 or 3 or motorcycles. May operate a Moped.***

CLASS 3 VEHICLE

Permits operation of a single 

vehicle with 3 or more axles; 

any combination of vehicles 

where the towed vehicles in 

the combination do not exceed 4,500 kg; any 

combination of vehicles without air brakes where 

the towed vehicles exceed 4,500 kg; a vehicle or 

any combination of vehicles in Class 4 or 5; any 

vehicle in Class 1, 2 or 6 while learning to operate it.

CLASS 3 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles except vehicles in Class 

1 or 2 or motorcycles. May operate a Moped.***

CLASS 2 VEHICLES

Permits operation of a bus of any 

seating capacity for passengers; 

a vehicle or any combination of 

vehicles in Class 3, 4 or 5; any 

combination of vehicles without 

air brakes where the towed vehicles exceed a gross weight of 4,500 kg; any 

vehicle in Class 1 or 6 while learning to operate it. 

NOTE: The operation of a vehicle equipped with air brakes is not 

allowed unless specifically permitted in licence.

NOTE: Must have a school bus endorsement to operate a school bus.

CLASS 2 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate all vehicles except Class 1 (semi-trailer 

trucks) or motorcycles. May operate a Moped.***

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18

4

3

2

CLASS AGE

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CLASS 1 VEHICLE

Permits operation of semi-trailers 

and tractor trailers; any vehicle in 

Class 2, 3, 4 or 5; any vehicle in 

Class 6 while learning to operate it.

CLASS 1 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate all vehicles or combination of vehicles, 

semi-trailers, trucks, buses*, etc., including all vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4 

and 5, except motorcycles. May operate a Moped.***

*** Not permitted to be driven outside of a municipality or on roadways 

which have a speed limit in excess of 50 km/h.

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January 2017

RESTRICTIONS:

Most restriction codes are printed on the back of the driver’s licence. Some codes (i.e., area restrictions) 

may be too lengthy to print on the back of the card, and those codes will cause a large red “R” to be 

printed on the front of the licence to alert law enforcement’s attention to the restriction. In order to know 

what these particular codes mean, law enforcement must contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Many restriction codes will also cause a large red “R” to be printed on the front of the driver’s 

licence even where the code itself prints fully on the back of the licence. Again, it is expected that this 

will draw law enforcement’s attention to the particular restriction.

Our driver’s licence does not print a “Y” or “N” on the front of the licence to indicate whether the 

particular driver has any restrictions.

Restrictions Due to Age: None

ENDORSEMENTS:

The following codes are used and displayed on the licence:

A Valid for Any Motorcycle and Motor-driven Cycle. Client must hold a valid Class 1-5 

licence, successfully complete a written knowledge test for Class 6 (motorcycle) and 

successfully demonstrate driving ability in a Class 6 vehicle.

Note: Age and medical requirements as per Class 6.

B Valid for School Bus. Client must hold a valid Class 1-4 licence, successfully complete a 

written knowledge test, vision screening for operation of a school bus, and successfully 

demonstrate driving ability in a school bus with seating capacity appropriate for the 

Class of licence held. Furthermore, the client must be at least 19 years of age, and 

must submit a satisfactory medical assessment form on application for the school bus 

endorsement.

Note: A medical assessment form must be completed on any subsequent renewal and 

yearly after the age of 65.

C Valid for Motorcycle and School Bus. Combination of requirements for endorsements A 

and B noted above.

D Valid Only for Motorcycle with Engine Size of 100 cc or less and motor-driven cycle. 

Client must hold a valid Class 1-5 licence, successfully complete a written knowledge test 

for Class 6 (motorcycle), and successfully demonstrate driving ability in a Class 6 vehicle 

with an engine size of 100 cc or less.

E Valid for School Bus and Motorcycle with Engine Size of 100 cc or less and motordriven cycle. Combination of requirements for endorsements B and D noted above.

03 Valid for Vehicle Equipped with Air Brakes. While this “endorsement” is actually 

considered a “condition” in our present system, it is more accurately described as an 

endorsement to the driver’s licence. In order to get this endorsement, a client must hold a 

valid Class 1-6 licence and successfully complete a written air brakes knowledge test.

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Farm tractors. At age 16 also valid as a Class 7 

learner’s licence. Does not allow operation of any 

other Class of vehicle. Must hold a Class 7 licence 

for 6 months or 3 months with driving school.

A learner’s licence is valid only if the learner 

is accompanied by an experienced driver 

(2 years experience and not in the GDL 

program) who is a holder of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 

or 5 valid driver’s licence for the type of vehicle being operated. Must 

hold a Class 7 licence for 6 months or 3 months with driving school 

instruction before upgrading to a Class 5N (newly licenced).

Motorcycles and motor driven cycles. May operate 

Class 8 vehicles. May operate Class 1-5 vehicles as 

a learner. Must hold a valid Class 6N licence for 

at least 24 months (without suspension) and complete a recognized 

driver education or defensive driving course.

Any single vehicle not exceeding 14,000 

kg (30,864 lbs) GVW Any combination of 

vehicles (other than semi-trailer or tractortrailer combinations) not exceeding a GVW 

of 14,000 kg in the combination and the towed vehicle(s) in the 

combination not exceeding 4,500 kg (10,000 lbs) GVW Must have 

held Class 7 licence for 6 months or 3 months with driving school. 

May operate Class 8 vehicles. May operate Class 1-4 vehicles as a 

learner. Must hold a valid Class 5N licence for at least 24 months 

(without suspension) and complete a recognized driver education or 

defensive driving course.

Buses having a seating capacity of less than 

24 passengers. Ambulances (if tested in an 

ambulance or full size passenger van). Taxis 

(if tested in a car, station wagon or van with 

a seating capacity of 8 or less excluding the driver the licence will be 

restricted to a taxis or vehicles in Class 5 or 8). May operate all types 

of vehicles in Classes 5 and 8. Does not permit operation of a public 

vehicle unless 19 years of age. May operate Class 1-3 vehicles as a 

learner.

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consent)

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consent)

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Any single vehicle over 14,000 kg (30,864 lbs) 

GVW Any combination of vehicles (other than 

semi-trailer or tractor-trailer combination over 

14,000 kg GVW) where the towed vehicle in the 

combination does not exceed 4,500 kg (10,000 lbs) GVW. May operate 

all types of vehicles in Classes 4, 5 and 8. May operate Class 1-2 vehicles 

as a learner.

Buses having a seating capacity of 

more than 24 passengers.

May operate all types of vehicles in 

Classes 3, 4, 5 and 8. May operate 

Class 1 vehicles as a learner.

Semi-trailer and tractor-trailer 

combinations. May operate all types of 

vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8.

NOTES

* Does not permit operation of vehicles equipped with air brakes, school 

bus or school purpose buses, motorcycles and motor driven cycles without 

appropriate endorsement.

** Towing a trailer in excess of 4500 kg with a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver’s licence 

requires a driver to pass a road test in the vehicle combination and be issued 

a licence with a Condition 15 “Valid for Towing Trailer Over 4500 kg”.

(1) Does not permit the operation of vehicles equipped with air brakes or 

motorcycles and motor-driven cycles without appropriate endorsement.

(2) Does not permit the operation of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 vehicles (except as a 

learner).

« The person must not have the status of a newly licenced driver (5N), 

successfully complete a written knowledge test, pass a vision screening test, 

successfully demonstrate driving ability in Class of vehicle applied for, and 

provide a clear medical assessment form. The client must also submit medical 

assessments on renewal.

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NUNAVUT DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSMENTS:

Code Significance

A Adequate lenses

B Restricted to Nunavut

C Periodic medical

D Daylight driving only

E Periodic driver examination

F Speed zones of 70 km/h or less only

G Restricted to 100 kms of address on licence

H Periodic vision test

J Right and left outside mirrors

K Automatic transmission

L Adequate hand controls

M Under review

N May not carry passengers for hire

P To be tested by Nunavut examiner only

Q Airbrake endorsed

R Seatbelt exempt

S School bus endorsed

T Contact head office before renewing

U Other conditions “Must have card attached”

V Extended length vehicles (Rocky Mountain Doubles)

W Restricted Commercial Class – Canada Only

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CLASS 7 LICENCE

A learner’s licence permitting the holder to 

drive as a learner within Class 5 or Class 6, 

as shown on licence, and accompanied by 

a licenced driver with at least 24 months 

experience in a Class 5 vehicle or Class 6 (when operating a motorcycle). 

Requirements For Class 7 Licence: Parental approval required if under 

16 years. Photo identification and 1 other identification on initial 

application required.

CLASS 6 VEHICLE

Motorcycles.

CLASS 6 LICENCE 

Class 6 Licence permits the holder to operate a motorcycle. Operation 

of vehicles in Classes 1 to 5 are prohibited, unless the motorcycle Class 

6 licence is held in combination with Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence. 

CLASS 5 VEHICLES

Passenger cars, a truck with not 

more than two axles, and any 

combination of vehicles consisting 

of a truck with not more than two axles and a 

towed vehicle with a registered gross weight of 

not more than 4,500 kg.

CLASS 5 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate a Class 5 motor vehicle. 

CLASS 4 VEHICLE

Taxis, ambulances, and other emergency 

vehicles, and buses, including school buses 

with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or less, 

while carrying passengers.

 

CLASS 4 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles except vehicles in 

Classes 1, 2 or 3 or motorcycles. 

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CLASS 3 VEHICLE

Trucks with more than two axles, 

including any combination of 

vehicles or trucks with not more 

than two axles towing a vehicle with a registered 

gross weight of more than 4,500 kg but does not 

include a semi-trailer truck.

CLASS 3 LICENCE 

Permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles except vehicles in Class 

1 or 2 or motorcycles. 

CLASS 2 VEHICLES

Buses having a seating capacity of 

over 24 passengers, while carrying 

passengers; Does not include school 

buses exceeding 24 passengers**

CLASS 2 LICENCE

Permits the holder to operate all vehicles except Class 1 (semi-trailer 

trucks) or motorcycles. May operate a moped.

CLASS 1 VEHICLE

Semi-trailer Trucks.

CLASS 1 LICENCE

Licence permits the holder to operate 

all vehicles or combination of vehicles, semi-trailers, trucks, buses*, etc., 

including all vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5, except motorcycles.

NOTES

(1) Not permitted to operate Class 6 vehicles (motorcycles). 

(2) Not permitted to operate Class 1 vehicles or motorcycles. 

(3) Not permitted to operate Class 1 or 2 vehicles or motorcycles. 

(4) Not permitted to operate Class 1, 2 or 3 vehicles or motorcycles. 

(5) Not permitted to operate Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 vehicles or motorcycles.

(6) Not permitted to operate Classes 1 to 5 vehicles.

(7) Permits operation of vehicle Class shown in the authorized 

instruction box.

(8) With parental approval.

** (S) endorsement required. 

All vehicles with air brakes (Q) endorsement required.

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ONTARIO DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTION CODES

CLASS G1, G2 AND M1 RESTRICTIONS

Class “G1” Restrictions:

(1) The only passenger allowed in the front seat is an accompanying driver with at least 

four years driving experience. This passenger must be authorized to operate at least 

a Class G vehicle and must have blood alcohol level of less than .05 percent.

(2) Back seat passengers are limited to the number of available seat belts.

(3) Driving not permitted on “400-series” highways, QEW, Don Valley Parkway, 

Gardiner or EC Row and parts of the Conestoga expressway unless 

accompanied by a licenced driving instructor.

(4) Driving not permitted between midnight and 5 a.m.

(5) Can only drive Class G vehicles.

(6) May not drive:

• Class D Farm Vehicles deemed Class G vehicles.

• Class F vehicles deemed Class G vehicles.

• Class A Recreational Vehicles deemed Class G vehicles.

(7) Blood alcohol concentration must be zero while driving a motor vehicle on a 

highway.

Class “G2” Restrictions:

(1) Number of passengers are limited to number of seat belts.

(2) There can only be one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 20 between 

the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. unless the person is a member of the driver’s 

immediate family. If the driver has had a G2 licence for more than 6 months, 

there must not be more than three passengers under 20 who are not members of 

the driver’s family

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(3) Blood alcohol concentration must be zero while driving a motor vehicle on a 

highway.

Class “M1” Restrictions:

(1) Operation permitted during daylight hours only (1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 

hour after sunset).

(3) Driving not permitted on highways with speed limits higher than 80 kilometres per 

hour other than those parts of the King’s Highway known as Nos. 11, 17, 61, 

69, 71, 101, 102, 144 and 655.

(4) No passengers allowed. 

(5) Blood alcohol concentration must be zero while driving a motor vehicle on a 

highway.

Class “M2” Restrictions:

(1) Blood alcohol concentration must be zero while driving a motor vehicle on a 

highway.

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ONTARIO DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

A Special hand controls required

B Special foot controls required

C Special controls for hand and foot required

D Hearing device required

E Visual device required

F Driver training conditions

G Restricted Class

I Ignition Interlock required

J Special name/address requirements exist

K Special controls required

L Can only drive Limited-speed motorcycles and motor assisted bicycles

M Restricted motorcycle

N Hearing device required when operating Class A or D vehicle in U.S.

R Class A vehicle restriction (cannot tow two trailers or a trailer equipped 

 with air brakes)

V Valid for rehab evaluation only

W Can only drive a commercial vehicle in Canada only

X Must have corrective lenses

Z Can drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes

2(HC) Hand controls

+ Indicates more conditions/restrictions of lesser priority exist - requires system

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Any combination of motor vehicle 

and towed vehicle where towed 

vehicle exceeds 4,600 kg, but not 

a bus carrying passengers. Also 

permitted to operate a Class D and G vehicle.

Any School Purposes Bus. Also 

permitted to operate a Class C, D, 

E, F and G vehicle.

Any Regular Bus other than 

a school purposes bus. Also 

permitted to operate a Class D, 

F and G vehicle.

Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding 11,000 kg, 

provided the towed vehicle does not weigh more than 4,600 kg Also 

permitted to operate a Class G vehicle but not a bus carrying passengers. 

School Purposes Bus – maximum 24-passenger 

capacity. Also permitted to operate a Class F 

and G vehicle.

Regular Bus maximum of 24-passenger 

capacity and ambulances. Also permitted to 

operate a Class G vehicle.

Any automobile, small truck or combination 

of vehicles that do not weigh or have a registered 

gross weight of over 11,000 kg provided the 

towed vehicle does not weigh more than 4,600 

kg1. This does not include a motorcycle, a bus carrying passengers or an 

ambulance in the course of providing ambulance service.

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A pick-up truck towing a 2 axle house trailer by a fifth wheel will be 

deemed a Class G vehicle provided the combined gross weight is not in 

excess of 11,000 kg. 

Any motor vehicle in Class G and any combination of a motor vehicle in 

Class G and towed vehicles.

 • Must be accompanied by a driver of 4 years & not drive between 

00:00-05:00.

 • Must have a blood alcohol level of 0 and no more people than seatbelts.

 • Cannot drive on certain highways and have no one in the front seat 

except accompanying driver.

 • Cannot drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes.

Any motor vehicle in Class G and any combination of a motor vehicle 

and towed vehicles in Class G except a vehicle equipped with air brakes.

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Any motorcycle and motor assisted bicycle.

Any motorcycle and motor assisted bicycle.

Any motorcycle and motor assisted bicycle.

NOTES

• Every driver under 22 years old must have a blood alcohol 

concentration level of zero while driving a motor vehicle on a 

highway.

• A Class D vehicle licenced as a farm vehicle used by a farmer for 

personal transport or carrying products without compensation is 

deemed to be a Class G vehicle.

 • A tow truck towing a vehicle over 4,600 kg will not be deemed to 

be a Class A vehicle.

 • A pick-up truck towing a house trailer equipped with a fifth wheel 

where the house trailer exceeds 4,600 kg but the total combined 

weight of the pick-up truck and house trailer does not exceed 

11,000 kg is deemed a Class G vehicle provided the trailer is being 

towed for personal purposes without compensation and the pick-up 

truck and trailer are not equipped with air brakes.

• All Classes of licences authorize the operation of a Motor-assisted 

bicycle or motorized snow vehicle.

 • A Class F Motor Vehicle, other than an Ambulance or Car Pool 

Vehicle as defined in the Public Vehicles Act with a designed 

seating capacity for not more than eleven passengers that is used for 

personal purposes without compensation shall be deemed to be a 

Class G Motor Vehicle.

 • The holder of a Class M licence may operate a Class G Vehicle 

while receiving instruction and accompanied by a proper licenced 

driver.

 • A person may hold a second drivers licence only when the second 

licence is a Class M1 Motorcycle Learners Licence.

 • An applicant for a Class B or E licence must be a graduate from a 

Driver Improvement Course.

• In early 2017 X is a valid indicator of sex in the ‘sex’ field of the 

driver’s licence card.

Permissible combinations of Licence Classes:

AM BM CM DM EM FM GM AB DE ABM 

DEM AC DF ACM DFM

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

1 Corrective lenses

2 Daytime only

3 Hand controls

4 Side mirrors

5 Power steering

6 Automatic transmission

7 Power brakes

8 Spinner knob

9 Speed of 60 km/h

A Operate air brake equipped vehicle

R Restricted

Y2 Class 3: Gooseneck trailer only

Y3 Class 6: Three wheel motorcycle only

Y4 Class 1: Automatic transmission only

Y5 Class 2: Automatic transmission only

Y6 Class 3: Automatic transmission only

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Any combination of truck-tractor and trailer with 

fifth wheel and air brakes. 

• May also drive vehicles in Class 3, 5, 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 19*.

• Medical required.

Bus with capacity of more than 

24 passengers, including a school bus. 

• May also drive vehicles in 

Class 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 21 for school bus and 19* for other than school bus.

• Medical required.

Any truck over 14,000 kg or combination, including special 

equipment or gooseneck trailer. 

• May also drive vehicles in Class 5, 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 19*.

• Medical required.

Taxi, ambulance or bus with capacity of less than 25 passengers. 

• May also drive vehicles in Class 5, 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 19*.

• Medical required.

Any automobile, small truck or combination up to 14,000 kg

provided towed vehicle is not over 4,500 kg. 

• May also operate vehicles in Class 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 17.

• Medical may be required.

Motorcycle. 

• May also drive vehicles in Class 8 and 9. 

• Minimum age is 17.

• Medical may be required.

Valid for operation of a motor vehicle when accompanied by a person who has held 

a valid driver’s licence for at least 4 years and is occupying the seat beside you. 

• Minimum age is 16.

• Medical may be required.

Moped or motor-assisted bicycle. 

• Minimum age is 17.

• Medical may be required.

Farm tractor. 

• Minimum age is 14.

• Medical may be required.

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QUEBEC DRIVER’S LICENCE 

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Endorsements (related to Class 1, 2 and 3 drivers licence)

F May drive vehicles equipped with an air braking system

M May drive vehicles equipped with a manual transmission

T May drive a road train

Restrictions Significance

A Must wear glasses or contact lenses while driving

B May only drive during the day

C Must wear a hearing aid while driving a Class 2, 4A, 4B, 4C 

vehicle

D, E, F, G Must undergo periodic medical examination

H Cancelled restriction, may still appear on document

I May only drive a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock 

(indefinite duration)

J May only drive vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission

K May only drive vehicles equipped with a power steering

L May only drive vehicles equipped with power brakes

N Must wear a safety harness to drive

P May only drive vehicles equipped with hand operated controls

Q May only drive vehicles equipped with a manual dimmer switch

R May only drive vehicles with an accelerator on the left side

S Subject to other medical restrictions

T May only drive vehicles on roads not linked to Quebec highway 

network

W Driving of a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4B vehicle unauthorized in the 

United States

V May only drive a vehicle equipped with controls adapted to his 

handicap

X May only drive a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock 

(duration set by court order)

Y Must test zero alcohol (exempt of alcohol detector)
Truck-tractor bearing (2 axles and 

a net weight of 4,500 kg or more) 

or 3 or more axles, pulling one or 

more trailer(s) or semi-trailer(s). 

Class 3 vehicle pulling a trailer with net weight of 2,000 kg or more. 

Also covers vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5, 6D and 8. 

A bus with a seating capacity 

for more than 24 passengers.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 

3, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5, 6D and 8.

A commercial or equipment vehicle having 3 

or more axles, or 2 axles with net weight of 

4,500 kg or more.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 4A, 4B, 4C, 5, 6D and 8.

An emergency vehicle.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 4B, 4C, 5, 6D 

and 8.

A bus or minibus with seating capacity for 24 

or fewer passengers.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 4C, 5, 6D and 8.

A taxicab.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 5, 6D and 8.

A road vehicle having 2 axles with net weight of 

under 4,500 kg; a motorhome; mobile equipment 

or service vehicle.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 6D and 8. 

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Any motorcycle.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E and 8.

A motorcycle with 400 cc or less cylinder size.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 6C, 6D, 6E and 8.

A motorcycle with 125 cc or less cylinder size.

Also covers vehicles in Classes 6D, 6E and 8.

A moped (Class included in all other Classes except Class 8).

3 wheeled motorcycle not equipped with a sidear if it has all the 

following characteristics:

1. It is designed to circulate with the 3 wheels contacting the 

 ground and the wheels stay perpendicular to the ground when 

 turning;

2. It is equipped with seats the driver must saddle on;

3. There is no structure hiding partially or totally the driver and 

 the passenger except for the part in front of the driver and the 

 backrest.

This Class also authorizes driving a 2 wheeled motorcycle equipped 

with a conversion package made of a mettalic structure and a pair of 

auxilary wheels aligned with the axle of the motorcycles rear wheel.

Learner’s licence allowing the operation of any motorcycle only as 

part of a driving school’s course or for a road test administered by the 

SAAQ on a closed track.

A farm tractor (Class included in all other Classes 

except Class 6D and 6R).

NOTE: 

Quebec is holding an experiment on commercial driver’s licences. 

It allows 40 students to get a learners permit at age 17 or 18 for 

Classes 1, 2 and 3. It allows that learner not to be accompanied by 

an experienced driver if they carry an approved commercial vehicle 

training school document. This exemption is not valid outside of 

Quebec.

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SASKATCHEWAN DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Restriction Significance

A Must wear prescribed glasses or corrective lenses

B May not drive at night

C May only drive within a 40-kilometer radius of address shown on 

licence

D May only drive within an 80-kilometer radius of address shown on licence

E May only drive outside the limits of a city, in a city as a learner

F Must have two outside rear-view mirrors on vehicle

G Special conditions as described on a separate card, driver must produce

H Motorcycles are limited to 3 wheeled cycles, two-wheeled as a learner only

J Motorcycles are limited to cycles under 50 cc’s, larger motorcycles as 

a learner only

K School bus capacity is limited to under 36 passengers

L May not operate Class 2 or Class 4 vehicles

M Class 1-3 vehicles are limited to automatic/electronic shift transmissions. 

May drive standard transmission as a learner

N May only drive school bus with automatic transmission

R Motorcycles are limited to 400cc and under

T May not drive a taxi for hire

W May only drive Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 vehicles in Canada

Endorsement Significance

A Air Brake – operate vehicles equipped with air brakes, apply 

to Classes 1 through 5, minimum age 16, written and practical 

examinations required (no medical)

M Motorcycle – operate motorcycle, minimum age 17, written and road 

test, apply to Classes 1 through 5

1-4 Operate commercial vehicle as a learner in the corresponding class; 

minimum age 18, medical and written examinations required

G Customized wording issued by driver examiners, driver is required to carry a 

separate “Detailed Authority Card” listing driving privileges; G01 - May drive 

2-axle trucks (not including 2-axle power units) towing trailers more than 4,600 

kg (10,000 lbs), minimum age 18, medical, written and practical examinations 

required; G02 Endorsement - May drive, as a learner, 2-axle trucks (not 

including 2-axle power units) towing trailers more than 4,600 kg (10,000 lbs), 

minimum age 18, medical, written and practical examinations required.

S Indicates the driver is authorized to operate a school bus, minimum age 

18, must hold a minimum Class 5 drivers licence, medical, written and 

practical examinations required

6 Operate a motorcycle as a learner, must hold a minimum Class 5 

drivers licence, minimum age 16
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All vehicles in Class 5 plus:

All vehicles in Classes 4 & 5 plus:

All vehicles in Classes 3, 4 

& 5 plus:

All vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 

4 & 5 plus:

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(1) Class 7 operator can no longer drive a motorcycle

(2) If 15 must be enrolled in a high school program

(3) Includes towing a trailer 4,600 kg and under

(4) Requires an “S” endorsement

(5) Requires an “M” or “6” endorsement 

(6) Buses that seat 24 passenger or less 

(7) Includes towing a trailer 4,600 kg and under 

(8) Buses over 24 passengers

(9) Class 1 or “G” endorsement required when 

towing any trailer(s) over 4,600 kg

(10) Class 5 may operate 3 axle farm plated truck 

providing not towing a trailer in excess of 4,600 

kg; may operate a three axle motorhome; may 

operate empty buses

(11) When operating in the US, the holder of a Class 

5 drivers licence combined with 1, 2, 3, 4, G01 or 

G02 Endorsement or a Medical Confirmation 

Letter issued by SGI, may operate single vehicles 

and vehicle combinations with a GVWR or 

GVW/GCW in excess of 4,536 kg.

(12) Class 2 requires an “S” endorsement to operate a 

school bus.

General Note: Drivers driving vehicles equipped with air brakes require an “A” endorsement on their licence.

General Note: Drivers driving vehicles with two or three axles and equipped with air brakes registered in Class 

F do not require an air brake endorsement.

NOTES

5

4

9
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YUKON DRIVER’S LICENCE

January 2017

RESTRICTIONS/ENDORSEMENTS:

Code Significance

12 Daylight hours only

15 Air brakes permitted

16 Not to operate as Class 2 or 4

21 Corrective lenses

23 Driving with approved hearing aid

26 Applicable mechanical devices

40 Interlock device required

41 Both mirrors required

51 Contact Motor Vehicle office; other restrictions may apply

52 Valid in the Yukon only

53 Driver Control Board review (not noted on licence)

54 Medical review (not noted on licence)

55 Registrar’s review (not noted on licence)

56 Heavy trailer endorsement without air (policy)

57 Heavy RV endorsement (over 11,000 kg) (policy)

58 Three wheeled motorcycle

W Commercial, Canada only

GDL Codes: 

Class 7 (Learner’s Stage) can apply at age 15.

33 Cars and Light Trucks 

34 Motorcycle 

Class 5 (Novice Stage). 

Must be at least 16 years old to take road test to move to this stage.

35 Cars and Light Trucks 

36 Motorcycle 

NOTES

* While learning in Class 2 and 4 vehicles, not allowed to carry passengers other than an instructor. 

An instructor must have held the same Class of licence for two years in the class of vehicle being used for learning.

The earliest possible age for a full Class 5 licence is 17.5 years. 

Only then can a person drive as a learner for Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

A Class 3 DL does NOT automatically include a Class 4 vehicle UNLESS specifically noted 

on the submitted driver’s medical exam report.
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Motorcycles, cars and light 

trucks as learner only.

Motorcycle or moped.

A two-axle, single-motor vehicle that does not 

exceed 11,000 kg gross weight. May operate 

a motorcycle with an engine displacement 

of less than 50cc. A two-axle motor vehicle 

towing a trailer with one or more axles, provided the GVW of the 

trailer does not exceed 4550 kg. May operate vehicles under Class 

1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 as a learner only.* May operate a snowmobile or allterrain vehicle on or across Yukon highways, where permitted, and 

only under certain conditions. Must be at least 16 years old to take road 

test to move to this stage.

A taxi, ambulance or bus (including school 

and kindergarten buses) where the seating 

capacity is not over 24, excluding the driver. 

May operate all motor vehicles included in 

the Class 5 category. May operate all vehicles 

included in Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 for learning only.*

A single-motor vehicle with three or more 

axles. A motor vehicle with three or more axles 

towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the 

trailer is not equipped with air brakes, and 

the GVW of the trailer does not exceed 4550 kg. Class 2 and 4 type 

vehicles without passengers. Any vehicle or combination of vehicles in 

Class 5 category. All motor vehicles included in Class 1, 2 and 6 for 

learning only. Does not automatically include a Class 4 vehicle unless

specifically noted on the submitted driver’s medical exam report.

Any bus. Any motor vehicle, or 

combination of vehicles, that 

a holder of a Class 3, 4 and 5 

licence may operate. Class 1 and 

6 type vehicles for learning only.

Any motor vehicle, or 

combination of vehicles, other 

than motorcycle. Must have air 

brake endorsement. Class 6 type 

vehicle for learning only.

15

17.5

17.5

18

18

18

18

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

CLASS AGE

can

apply