Federal & State Regulations | Driver's license system - Newfoundland and Labrador

Single licence concept

Application

The Single Licence Concept, 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. A record exchange system will permit the Registrar to determine the licensing status of the applicant.

Law

Highway Traffic Act, Section 43-45

Regulation

Highway Traffic Driver Regulations, 1999 (110/98)

Classified licence system

The table below outlines the vehicles which may be driven by a holder in each class. Vehicles in other licence classes, as well as those equipped with air brakes, may be operated only if the appropriate endorsement has been obtained.

LICENCE	PERMITS THE OPERATION OF	MINIMUM AGE
* An applicant for a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 licence must have at least 1 year’s experience with a full Class 5 licence. The listed minimum age reflects the experience requirements.
**Applicant is required to hold a Class 5 licence.
*Effective January 1, 1999, the Graduated Driver’s Licence Program (GDLP)** was introduced into Newfoundland replacing the Class 7 learner’s licence. This is a two level program for those seeking a Class 5 or Class 6 driver’s licence.
Class 1	Semitrailer trucks	19*
Class 2	Buses (designed seating capacity of more than 24 passengers)	19*
Class 3	Trucks with three or more axles, including any combination of vehicles (other than semitrailer trucks)	19*
Class 4	Taxicabs Ambulances Buses (designed seating capacity of not more than 24 passengers)	19*
Class 5	Vehicles with not more than two axles Vehicle combinations, where the towed vehicle does not exceed 4,500 kg Buses, taxicabs and ambulances, not carrying passengers Self-propelled motor homes (two or three axles) Farm tractors Forklifts Emergency vehicles (other than ambulances) Trucks designed for off-highway use Backhoes	18
Class 5, Level I***	Passenger vehicle light truck, or van only 12 months minimum at this level, reduced to eight months with an approved driver training program Successful completion of road test to exit	16
Class 5, Level II***	Completion of Class 5, Level I requirements 12 months minimum at this level Upgraded to full Class 5 upon completion	17
Class 6	Motorcycles	18
Class 6, Level I***	Motorcycle only 12 months minimum at this level, reduced to eight months with an approved driver training program Successful completion of road test to exit	16
Class 6, Level II***	Completion of Class 6 Level I requirements 12 months minimum at this level Upgraded to full Class 6 upon completion	17
Class 8	Traction engines	17**
Class 9	Air brake endorsement
Class 9A	Air brake adjustment — holders of Class 9 may upgrade to 9A by demonstrating their ability to a driver examiner to adjust brakes. Upgrade is also possible if a heavy duty mechanic, a truck and transport mechanic, or if an airbrake course has been completed in the last five years. New applicants for 9A must write test and perform adjustment

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Driver's license system - Newfoundland and Labrador

Single licence concept

Application

Procedure

Law

Regulation

Classified licence system