Vehicle Category Descriptions
Notes
| Note | Description |
|---|---|
Note 1 |
Age 21 or 2 years from the date of standard A test pass. |
Note 1a |
After passing A1 test drivers will be restricted to 125cc |
Note 1b |
All drivers passing cat A. test will be restricted for two years(not counting any periods of disqualification) to 25KW(33bhp). After two years may ride any size of motorcycle. |
Note 2 |
Age 16 if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate. |
Note 3 |
Age 18 if combination weight is under 7500kg. |
Note 4 |
Age 17 if member of armed forces. |
Note 5 |
Age 17 if member of armed forces. |
Age 18 |
i. while learning to drive or taking passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) test; or ii. after passing a PCV test when: driving on a regular service where the route does not exceed 50km, or driving a PCV constructed to carry no more than 16 passengers, and the vehicle is operated under a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence or permit. |
Note 6 |
Age 16 for tractors less than 2.45m wide. It must only pull trailers less than 2.45m wide with two wheels, or four close coupled. |
Note 7 |
Age 17 for small road rollers with metal or hard rollers. They must not be steam powered, weigh more than 11650kgs or be made for carrying loads. |
