Licence Types
In Ontario, there are 12 different licence classes. Each one qualifies you to drive a different type of vehicle. The class of licence you have must match the type of vehicle you are driving. See the Quick Check Chart below to see what class of licence you need to drive different vehicles. A driver may hold a licence in more than one class.
Class of Licence Types of Vehicles Allowed May Also Drive Vehicle in Class
A Any tractor-trailer or combination of motor vehicle and towed vehicles where the towed vehicles exceed a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms D and G
B Any school purposes bus with designed seating capacity for more than 24 passengers C, D, E, F and G
C Any regular bus with designed seating capacity for more than 24 passengers D, F and G
D Any truck or motor vehicle combination exceeding 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg G
E School purposes bus - maximum of 24 passenger capacity F and G
F Regular bus maximum of 24 passenger capacity and ambulances G
G Any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg.
G1 Level 1 of graduated licensing.
Holders may drive Class G vehicles when accompanied by a fully licensed driver with at least four years of driving experience. Additional conditions apply. Replaces Class L licence
G2 Level 2 of graduated licensing.
Holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying driver but are subject to certain conditions.
Effective September 1, 2005:
The number of young passengers that teen G2 drivers can carry will be limited from midnight to 5 a.m.
Initially, G2 drivers 19 or under can carry only one passenger aged 19 or under.
After the first six months, and until the G2 driver earns a full G licence or turns 20, they can carry only three passengers aged 19 or under.
Replaces probationary status
M Motorcycles
Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a class G1 licence holder.
M1 Level 1 of graduated licensing.
Holders may drive a motorcycle under certain conditions. Replaces Class R licence
M2 Level 2 of graduated licensing.
Holders may drive a motorcycle but only with a zero blood alcohol level. Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a class G1 licence holder. Replaces probationary status |