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Lane 2_ POSTER_The current Queensland Driver Licence Codes Licence code Type of motor vehicle C (car) A motor vehicle (with or without a trailer), other than a motorcycle, that: o has a maximum weight of 4.5 tonne (t) gross vehicle mass (GVM) o is built or fitted to carry no more than 12 adults, including the driver. A moped—fitted with an electric motor or an internal combustion engine (with a maximum capacity of 50mL) with a maximum manufacturer’s top rated speed of 50km/h that is not a bicycle. If you are riding a moped on a car licence you must not carry a passenger A specially constructed vehicle with or without a trailer. Note: A mobile crane of more than 4.5t GVM cannot be driven under the authority of class a C licence. LR (light rigid) A class C motor vehicle A bus of not more than 8 t GVM, with or without a trailer of not more than 9tGVM A truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) of not more than 8 t GVM, with or without a trailer of not more than 9tGVM MR (medium rigid) A class LR motor vehicle A bus of more than 8 t GVM with not more than 2 axles, with or without a trailer of not more than 9t GVM A truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) of more than 8 t GVM, with not more than 2 axles, with or without a trailer of not more than 9tGVM Note: You may also tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 9t GVM. HR(heavy rigid) A class MR motor vehicle A bus of more than 8 t GVM, with more than 2 axles, with or without a trailer of not more than 9t GVM and articulated bus (that can bend in the middle) A truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) of more than 8 t GVM, with more than 2 axles, with or without a trailer of not more than 9t GVM HC (heavy combination) A class HR motor vehicle A truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) of more than 8 t GVM, with a trailer of more than 9tGVM MC (multi- combination) A class HC motor vehicle A B-double (prime mover towing 2 semitrailers, with 1 semitrailer supported at the front and connected to the other semitrailer) A road train (motor vehicle, other than a B-double, towing 2 or more trailers) Please note: You must always carry your license with you when you are driving and show it to a police officer if asked. However, if you hold an open license and are driving a car or riding a motorcycle, you may be given 48 hours to present your license at a police station. If you have an automatic (A) condition on your license you must not drive a manual transmission vehicle. How to upgrade your current licences: Current licence class Minimum length of time Next higher licence class Source: http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/driver-licensing/types/index.html - 1 -
