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Getting a heavy vehicle licence

If you want to drive a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonnes (4,500 kg) or a vehicle equipped to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver), you must hold a heavy vehicle driver's licence class.

The following are descriptions of the classes and the eligibility requirements:

Classes What you can drive Eligibility requirements to hold permit Eligibility requirements to hold class Other classes covered
LR (light rigid) A motor vehicle that:

(a) has a GVM not exceeding 4.5 t and that is equipped to seat more than 12 adults including the driver; or

(b) has a GVM exceeding 4.5 t but not exceeding 8 t.
Must hold a C (car) class. Must have held a C Class for at least one year. C and R-N (Moped).
         
MR (medium rigid) A motor vehicle that has 2 axles and a GVM exceeding 8 t. Must hold a C or LR class. Must have held a C Class for at least one year. LR, C and R-N
         
HR (heavy rigid) A motor vehicle that has 3 or more axles and a GVM exceeding 8 t. Must have held a C class for at least one year or an LR or MR class. Must have held a C class for at least two years or an LR or MR class for at least one year. MR, LR, C and R-N
         
HC (heavy combination) A motor vehicle that is attached to: (a) a semi-trailer; or (b) a trailer that has a GVM exceeding 9 t. Must hold an MR or HR class. Must have held a C class for at least three years and an MR or HR class for at least one year. HR, MR, LR, C and R-N
         
MC (multi combination) A motor vehicle towing two or more heavy trailers. Must hold an HR or HC class. Must have held a C class for at least three years and a HR or HC class for at least one year. HC, HR, MR, LR, C and R-N


To apply for a heavy vehicle licence you must complete the following steps: 

 


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Changes to driving assessments in regional areas

WA Police has made a decision to withdraw from the delivery of driver licence assessment in regional and rural areas. 

Please see our changes to regional driving assessments section for more information.


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