7Driver licence classes, class codes and class short

7 Driver licence classes, class codes and class short descriptions (1) A driver licence must include 1 or more of the classes mentioned in table 7 (the driver licence classes). Note Section 9 explains the kinds of motor vehicles that each driver licence class authorises the holder to drive. (2) A provisional, full, restricted or probationary licence may include any of the driver licence classes. (3) A learner licence may include only the following driver licence classes: (a) motorcycle licence; (b) car licence. (4) The class or classes held by the holder of a driver licence are indicated by a code or codes shown on the licence.

(5) The code for each driver licence class is set out in table 7. If a driver licence is issued to a person for the motorcycle and car licence classes, the driver licence will show the codes R and C. (6) In certain circumstances, a class may be shown on a driver licence as an additional provisional class. (7) A driver licence of a particular class may be referred to using the appropriate short description mentioned in table 7. Table 7 Driver licence classes classes codes short descriptions motorcycle licence R class R licence car licence C class C licence light rigid vehicle licence LR class LR licence medium rigid vehicle licence MR class MR licence heavy rigid vehicle licence HR class HR licence heavy combination vehicle licence HC class HC licence multi-combination vehicle licence MC class MC licence