7Authority conferred by licences

7 Authority conferred by licences

(1)  A driver licence of a class specified in regulation 6(1) authorises the holder of the licence to drive a motor vehicle of a particular kind on a public street as set out in this regulation.

(2)  A motor cycle licence authorises the holder of the licence to drive a motor cycle.

(3)  A car licence authorises the holder of the licence to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, that –

(a) has a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or less; and

(b) is constructed or equipped to seat not more than 12 adults including the driver.

(4)  A light rigid vehicle licence authorises the holder to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, that –

(a) has a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or less and is constructed or equipped to seat more than 12 adults including the driver; or

(b) has a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes but not greater than 8 tonnes.

(5)  A medium rigid vehicle licence authorises the holder to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, that –

(a) has not more than 2 axles; and

(b) has a GVM greater than 8 tonnes.

(6)  A heavy rigid vehicle licence authorises the holder to drive a motor vehicle, including an articulated bus but not any other articulated vehicle, other than a motor cycle, that –

(a) has 3 or more axles; and

(b) has a GVM greater than 8 tonnes.

(7)  A heavy combination vehicle licence authorises the holder to drive –

(a) a prime mover to which is attached a single semi-trailer and an unladen converter dolly; or

(b) a prime mover to which is attached a dolly and a single semi-trailer; or

(c) a rigid motor vehicle towing –