ROAD TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 14) - REG 9
Vehicles authorised to be driven by licence classes (NSW cl 26 (1)-(12))
ROAD TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 14) - REG 9
Vehicles authorised to be driven by licence classes (NSW cl 26 (1)-(12))
(1) A driver licence of a particular driver licence class
authorises the holder to drive a motor vehicle—
(a) of a kind covered by that driver licence class; or
(b) of a kind covered by any lower
class in the driver licence class hierarchy in subregulation 8 (1).
(2)
The kinds of motor vehicles covered by each driver licence class
are set out in the table of licence class authorisations.
(3)
However, this regulation does not authorise the holder of a driver
licence—
(a) to drive a motor
vehicle otherwise than in accordance with any conditions, restrictions or
qualifications to which the driver licence is subject; or
(b) to drive a motor vehicle in contravention of
the Road Transport (Dimensions and Mass) Act 1990 ; or
(c) to drive a public vehicle for hire or reward unless
the licence is also a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive a
public vehicle of that kind.
(4) A diagram of something
in the table is an illustrative example of the thing in black and white, but
does not represent its dimensions or the dimensions of any part of it (or its
comparative size in relation to something else).
Table of licence class authorisations
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item |
driver licence classes and motor vehicles covered by classes |
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1 |
1.1 A motorbike. 1.2 A motorbike towing a single
trailer designed to be towed by a motorbike. Example of vehicle that may be
ridden by holder of motorcycle licence
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|
item |
driver licence classes and motor vehicles covered by classes |
|
2 |
2.1 A motor vehicle (other than a motorbike) with a GVM not over
4.5t that is constructed or equipped to seat not more than 12 adults
(including the driver). 2.2 A tractor or implement. 2.3
A motor vehicle mentioned in subitem 2.1 or 2.2 that is towing a single
trailer (other than a semitrailer) with a GVM not over 9t. 2.4
However, this class does not cover a motor vehicle that is towing— (a)
2 or more trailers; or (b) a single semitrailer;
or (c) any other single trailer with a GVM over 9t. Examples
of vehicles that may be driven by holder of car licence 
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3 |
3.1 A motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5t, but not over 8t. 3.2
A motor vehicle with a GVM not over 8t that is constructed or
equipped to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver). 3.3
A motor vehicle mentioned in subitem 3.1 or 3.2 that is towing a single
trailer (other than a semitrailer) with a GVM not over 9t. 3.4
However, this class does not cover a motor vehicle that is towing— (a)
2 or more trailers; or (b) a single semitrailer;
or (c) any other single trailer with a GVM over 9t. Examples
of vehicles that may be driven by holder of light rigid vehicle licence
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|
item |
driver licence classes and motor vehicles covered by classes |
|
4 |
4.1 A motor vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM over 8t. 4.2
A motor vehicle mentioned in subitem 4.1 that is towing a single
trailer (other than a semitrailer) with a GVM not over 9t. 4.3
However, this class does not cover a motor vehicle that is towing— (a)
2 or more trailers; or (b) a single semitrailer;
or (c) any other single trailer with a GVM over 9t. |
|
Examples of vehicles that may be driven by holder of medium rigid vehicle
licence 
|
|
5 |
5.1 A rigid motor vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM over
8t. 5.2 An articulated bus with 3 or more axles and a GVM over
8t. 5.3 A motor vehicle mentioned in subitem 5.1 or 5.2 that is
towing a single trailer (other than a semitrailer) with a GVM not over 9t.
5.4 However, this class does not cover a motor vehicle that is
towing— (a) 2 or more trailers; or (b) a
single semitrailer; or (c) any other single trailer with a GVM
over 9t. Examples of vehicles that may be driven by holder of heavy rigid
vehicle licence 
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|
item |
driver licence classes and motor vehicles covered by classes |
|
6 |
6.1 A prime mover to which is attached a single semitrailer plus
any unladen converter dolly. 6.2 A rigid motor vehicle to which
is attached a trailer with a GVM over 9t plus any unladen converter dolly.
Examples of vehicles that may be driven by holder of heavy combination vehicle
licence 
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7 |
Any motor vehicle or combination, other than a motorbike.
Examples of vehicles that may be driven by holder of multi-combination vehicle
licence 
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