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ROAD TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) REGULATION 2000 - REG 9
Vehicles authorised to be driven by licence classes
(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 section 8
(1).
(2) The kinds of motor vehicles covered by
each driver licence class are set out in table 9.
(3)
However, this section 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 Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT)
;
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 table 9 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 9 Licence class authorisations
|
column
1
item |
column
2
driver licence classes and motor vehicles covered by classes |
|---|
| 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 
|
| 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 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 trailer with a GVM over 9t. Examples of vehicles that may be
driven by holder of car licence
 |
| 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 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 trailer with a GVM over 9t. Examples of vehicles that
may be driven by holder of light rigid vehicle licence 
|
| 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 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 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 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 trailer with a GVM over 9t. Examples of
vehicles that may be driven by holder of heavy rigid vehicle licence
 |
| 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 
|
| 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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