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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.
Upon application, a driver must surrender any out-of-jurisdiction licences to the Registrar. The home jurisdiction is notified that the licence has been surrendered to the Yukon Territory 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.
Motor Vehicles Act, Section 6(3)
The table below outlines the vehicles which may be driven by a holder in each class. Vehicles equipped with air brakes may only be operated if the appropriate authorization has been obtained.
LICENCE | PERMITS THE OPERATION OF | MINIMUM AGE |
---|---|---|
*NOTE: Yukon has a Graduated Driver Licensing Program. | ||
Class 1 |
| 18 |
Class 2 |
| 18 |
Class 3 |
| 18 |
Class 4 |
| 18 |
Class 5 |
| 16 |
Class 5* (Novice, Car/Truck) |
| |
Class 6 |
| 16 |
Class 6* (Novice, Motorcycle) |
| |
Class 7* (Learner, Car/Truck) |
| |
Class 7* (Learner M/C) |
| 15 |
Every applicant must demonstrate his understanding of applicable highway signs and provincial traffic laws by achieving a minimum score of 80% on the written and sign recognition tests. Road tests, which demonstrate the applicant’s competency to operate a motor vehicle, must be taken in:
Class 1: | A truck tractor and semitrailer or trailer with a registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 11 000 kg. |
Class 2: | A school or passenger bus with a designed seating capacity for more than 24 passengers. |
Class 3: | Any motor vehicle having a registered gross vehicle weight in excess of 11 000 kg and equipped with a standard transmission. |
Class 4 or 5: | Any motor vehicle having a registered gross vehicle weight of less than 11 000 kg (excluding a motorcycle). |
Class 6: | A motorcycle. |
Motor Vehicles Act, Section 10
Motor Vehicles Ordinance — Part 1