What can I drive on what Licences?
New Zealand Classes of Licence:
There are a total of 6 classes of licence in New Zealand
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Class |
Licence Type |
Vehicle Weight |
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1 |
Car licence |
Car up to 6000kg |
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2 |
Medium rigid vehicle licence |
Truck up to 18000kg (or) Truck & Trailer combination up to 12000kg |
|
3 |
Medium combination vehicle licence |
Truck & Trailer combination up to 25000kg |
|
4 |
Heavy rigid vehicle licence |
Truck over 18000kg up to 25000kg |
|
5 |
Heavy combination vehicle licence |
Truck & Trailer combination over 25000kg |
|
6 |
Motorcycle licence |
Motorcycle(s) |
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Note: |
If you have an L next to the licence number (eg 6L), this means you have a learner licence for that class. If you have an R next to the licence number (eg 1R), this means you have a restricted licence for that class. |
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New Zealand Licence Endorsements:
There are a total of 9 Endorsements in New Zealand
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Endorsement |
Endorsement Type |
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D |
Dangerous Goods |
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F |
Forklift Endorsement |
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I |
Instructor Endorsement |
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O |
Testing Officer |
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P |
Passenger Endorsement |
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R |
Rollers Endorsement |
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T |
Tracks Endorsement |
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V |
Vehicle recovery Endorsement |
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W |
Wheels Endorsement |
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