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What is a B on a driver's licence?
This will also apply if you are tested in a heavy vehicle with an automatic transmission and you hold a full or probationary (manual) licence. This condition is shown as a B on the driver licence card. To have the condition removed, you must pass a drive and skills test in a non-synchromesh heavy vehicle.
What is a B condition on a motorcycle licence?
This condition is shown as a B on the driver licence card. To have the condition removed, you must pass a drive and skills test in a non-synchromesh heavy vehicle. An E condition will apply during the restricted period of getting your motorcycle licence. During this time you must follow all motorcycle licence restrictions
What are licence conditions and requirements?
Licence conditions and requirements may be imposed on some driver licences and/or learner permits due to medical reasons, offences, and/or legal requirements. Some drivers are legally required to always carry their driver licence and/or learner permit when driving or in charge of a motor vehicle.
Do you have to have a BAC to drive in Victoria?
These drivers must be able to produce their licence and/or permit at the request of Victoria Police or an enforcement officer. The following drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at all times when driving or in charge of a vehicle: Conditions that may be imposed on your learner permit are:
What category is B on my driving licence?
The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can't have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.
What does R mean on a Victorian licence?
motorcycle learner permitA motorcycle learner permit or licence can be obtained from 18 years of age. This is shown as 'R' under licence type on a Victorian driver licence.
What does C mean on driving licence?
A category C license allows drivers to drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, but must not exceed 32 tonnes. Category C license typically covers a vehicle with a cab and trailer fixed permanently together.
What is Class C licence Vic?
Car (C class) licences allow you to drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) not greater than 4,500 kg and constructed or equipped to seat no more than 12 adults (including the driver). There is no experience required to upgrade your licence from an R-E or C-A licence.
Licence conditions and requirements
Licence conditions and requirements may be imposed on some driver licences and/or learner permits due to medical reasons, offences, and/or legal requirements.
Licence categories
Categories of motor vehicles for the purpose of licensing in Victoria.
Motorcycle licence and learner permit
How to get your motorcycle (including motor scooters) learner permit and licence.
Heavy vehicle licence
A heavy vehicle licence is required to drive any vehicle that exceeds 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM).
Authority to drive in hazardous areas
A Hazardous Area Authority is required for drivers of buses driving in areas of the Victorian Alpine region proclaimed as 'hazardous areas' during the snow season
Accident tow truck licence
Find out about tow truck accreditation for drivers and trainees, and operators and depot managers.
Marine licence
Find out what your responsibilities are and how to apply for a marine licence to operate a motorised boat or personal watercraft in Victorian waters.
How long do you have to have a heavy combination licence in Australia?
To apply for this category you must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 24 months, and an Australian driver licence to drive a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid licence for at least 12 months.
How many categories of heavy vehicle licences are there in Australia?
There are five categories of Victorian heavy vehicle licence. These licences are recognised throughout Australia. However, if you move interstate, you will need to get a driver licence in that state – it’s best to check with the licensing authority interstate to find out how and when you need to do this.
What is LR in cars?
Light rigid (LR) has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) more than 4.5 tonnes but not more than 8 tonnes. seats more than 12 adults (including the driver) and has a GVM not more than 8 tonnes. a car. a light rigid vehicle. a car or light rigid vehicle that is towing a single trailer that has a GVM not more than 9 tonnes.
What is a medium rigid vehicle?
a medium rigid vehicle. a medium rigid vehicle that is towing a single trailer (other than a semi trailer) that has a GVM not more than 9 tonnes.
What is MR in Australia?
To apply for this category you must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 12 months. Medium rigid (MR) has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) more than 8 tonnes and has no more than 2 axles.
How old do you have to be to get a marine license in Victoria?
You can also have your marine licence endorsed to operate personal watercraft. You must be at least 12 years of age to apply for a restricted marine licence. Check how to get your marine licence.
What is a bus?
a bus consisting of more than one rigid section which are connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement and passenger access between the sections. any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a medium rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive.
Renew, replace or update
Do you need to renew, replace or update your personal details on your driver licence, marine licence or learner permit? Or are you new to Victoria? Find out more here.
Your Ls
Find out how to get your car learner permit and your responsibilities when learning to drive.
New to Victoria
If you are new to Victoria and wish to obtain a licence and/or learner permit, you will need to make arrangements with VicRoads.
Licensing information in other languages
Information about Victorian driver license testing – and what to bring to your testing appointment – in languages spoken in Victorian communities.
Licence and permit types
All you need to know about motorcycle, boat, heavy vehicle and other licences.
Health and driving
Your health can affect safe driving. Follow the links below to find out more, including what you can do to stay safe on the road and how to report medical conditions or disabilities to VicRoads.
Evidence of identity
Check the documents that are needed as evidence of identity when you apply for a Victorian learner permit, licence or VicRoads customer number, and register or transfer a vehicle in Victoria.
What is a B condition?
If you wish to drive non-synchromesh vehicles (commonly known as crash boxes, constant-mesh or ‘Road Ranger’ gears) and hold a driver licence with a 'B' condition, you will have to be re-tested in a vehicle fitted with that type of transmission.
How long is a Vicroads driver's licence valid?
After successfully completing the assessments, the accredited provider will provide you with a Certificate of Competence that is valid for 12 months. Within 12 months of the issue date you must visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to endorse your driver licence with the heavy vehicle category. You must:
What is Vicroads standards?
VicRoads has national standards for competency and assessment of heavy vehicle drivers. Heavy vehicle accredited providers apply these standards in all competency assessments. This provides a nationally consistent approach for heavy vehicle driver licensing.
How to organise a heavy vehicle licence test?
To organise your heavy vehicle licence tests contact an accredited provider. When making your booking you must advise the accredited provider if you: are currently disqualified from driving in Australia. are currently subject to a Fines Victoria (External link) sanction.
Can you drive a vehicle in the category shown on your driver's licence?
You can only drive vehicles in the categories shown on your driver licence and vehicles in lesser categories. A heavy vehicle licence holder driving or in charge of a vehicle greater than 15 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) or a bus must carry their licence card or receipt at all times when driving.
Can you help someone with a heavy vehicle licence?
If you know a person with a heavy vehicle licence, that person is allowed to help with your training, as long as that person has a current Australian licence for the type of vehicle that you are learning to drive.
Can you drive a heavy vehicle with a synchromesh?
only be permitted to drive a heavy vehicle with a synchromesh or an automatic transmission, and. if you were a holder of a probationary driver licence with an automatic condition, the A condition will be removed and the synchromesh (B) condition will be applied to your licence.
What is required to purchase a firearm in Victoria?
Firearms must be registered with Victoria Police, and a Permit to Acquire as well as an appropriate firearms licence is required to purchase, possess, carry and use such devices in Victoria.
Is there a licence to carry a firearm in Victoria?
Regulation and licence requirements. As these firearms are ‘exempt’ from the Firearms Act 1996, there is no regulation or licence requirements to purchase, possess, carry and use exempt firearms in Victoria.
Do you need a licence to paintball in Victoria?
Paintball Markers must be registered with Victoria Police and anyone wishing to own a paintball markers (for paintball marker activities at an approved location) must hold a Victorian Paintball Marker licence. Non-prohibited persons wishing to participate in paintball activities only (not own a paintball marker) do not need a licence to do so.
What is a heavy rigid driving licence?
A Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is generally required for the following driving roles: Further information and an overview of the road transport industry, employment prospects, weekly earnings, current vacancies, and whether you’re the right fit for the industry can be found here.
How long is an Australian driver's license valid?
A current Australian Driver's Licence card; held for a minimum of 24 months; a secondary form of ID is also required; please refer to Armstrongs' Terms & Conditions for details.
How much is the Vicroads assessment fee?
As at 1 July 2019, the VicRoads Assessment Fee of $30.80 will be payable to Armstrongs on behalf of VicRoads upon the successful completion of all heavy vehicle assessments.
Compulsory Carriage Requirements
Zero Blood Alcohol Requirements
- The following drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at all times when driving or in charge of a vehicle: 1. bus drivers 2. taxi drivers 3. driving instructors 4. drivers of heavy vehicles (vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes) 5. learner drivers (car and motorcycle), including interstate learner permit holders who are driving in Victoria 6. probationary licence hol…
Conditions That May Be Imposed on A Learner Permit
- Conditions that may be imposed on your learner permit are: 1. I - alcohol interlock device 2. S - glasses or corrective lenses 3. V - driver aids or vehicle modifications 4. X - any condition or restriction VicRoads has advised you of in writing
Conditions That May Be Imposed on A Marine Licence
- Conditions that may be imposed on your marine licence are: 1. S - glasses or corrective lenses 2. V - driver aids or vehicle modifications 3. X - any condition or restriction VicRoads has advised you of in writing The conditions will appear on the front of the card under ‘Conditions’. A short description of the condition is listed on the back of the card.