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Single licence concept
Application
This standard, which permits a driver to hold only one licence, has been implemented to ensure that driving violations are assigned to a single licence and that no opportunity exists to use multiple licences to avoid prosecution and suspension.
Procedure
Upon application, a driver must surrender any out-of-jurisdiction licences to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. The licence(s) will then be returned to the issuing province or state, and the driver’s record will be updated accordingly. An interprovincial record exchange will permit the Registrar to determine the licensing status of the applicant. Failure to surrender a licence may result in a refusal by the Registrar to issue the requested licence.
Law
Motor Vehicle Act, Section 78(5)
Classified licence system
The table below outlines the vehicles which may be driven by a holder in each class.
LICENCE | PERMITS THE OPERATION OF | MINIMUM AGE |
---|---|---|
Class 1 |
| 18 |
Class 2 |
| 18 |
Class 3 |
| 18 |
Class 3/4 |
| 18 |
Class 4 |
| 18 |
Class 5 |
| 18 |
Class 6 |
| 16 |
Class 7 |
| 16 |
Class 8 |
| 14 |
Class 9 |
| 14 |
Additional vehicles may be operated only if the appropriate letter endorsement has been obtained:
- A — Motorcycle
- B — School Bus (age 21 and one year driving experience)
- C — Motorcycle and School Bus (age 21 and one year driving experience)
- D — Motorcycle 550 cc or under
- E — Vehicles equipped with air brakes