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Light Rigid (LR) licence

Before you begin

Find out if you're eligible for a light rigid (LR) licence.

Steps to get your licence

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Step 1

Learn to drive

Step 2

Submit an application form in person

Step 3

Book and pass the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
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Learn to drive

 A Light Rigid (LR) heavy vehicle class licence allows you to drive a:

  • motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) between 4,500 to 8,000 kg
  • motor vehicle with the capacity for more than 12 passengers (including the driver)
  • car
  • moped.

You will also be allowed to tow a trailer with a maximum GVM equal to:

  • maximum loaded mass of a trailer recommended by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle; or
  • maximum loaded mass specified in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA).

Examples of Light Rigid vehicles

Examples of Light Rigid vehicles

Experience requirements

You must have held your car (C-class) licence for 12 months before you can apply to upgrade your licence to a LR class vehicle licence.

Interstate and overseas heavy vehicle licence holders

You can transfer a current interstate driver’s licence for any vehicle class to a WA driver’s licence without having to complete a practical driving assessment.

If you have a current New Zealand driver’s licence for any class (except Multi Combination vehicles), you can apply to transfer it to a WA driver’s licence.

If you have a heavy vehicle licence from another country, your previous driving experience may be recognised when applying for a WA driver’s licence.

Visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent or call 13 11 56 for more information.

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