2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

Appendix 4: Licence ClassesThe table below describes the classes of B.C. driver licences.ClassClass 1Class 2Typical VehiclesSemi-trailer trucks and all other motor vehicles orcombinations of vehicles except motorcycles Buses, including school buses, special activity busesand special vehicles Trailers or towed vehicles may not exceed 4,600kilograms except if the bus and trailers or towedvehicles do not have air brakes Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class4Class 3Class 4(unrestricted)Class 4Trucks with more than two axles, such as dump trucksand large tow trucks, but not including a bus that isbeing used to transport passengersTrailers may not exceed 4,600 kilograms except if thetruck and trailers do not have air brakesA tow car towing a vehicle of any weightA mobile truck craneAny motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class5Buses with a maximum seating capacity of 25 persons(including the driver), including school buses, specialactivity buses and special vehicles used to transportpeople with disabilitiesTaxis and limousinesAmbulancesAny motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class5Taxis and limousines (up to 10 persons including thedriver)AmbulancesSpecial vehicles with a seating capacity of not more385