AMBULANCE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006

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1 AMBULANCE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BRUNSWICK Driver s licence Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 The holder of a Class 4 operator s licence may operate the following: any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator s licence may operate a bus that has a seating capacity of not more than 24, excluding the operator an ambulance or taxi all motor vehicles under classes 1, 2, 3 and 6 for learning only Vehicle or combination in Class 5; ambulance; taxi; special vehicle; school bus, special activity bus or bus with a maximum seating capacity of 25 persons including the driver Minimum age Hours of classroom training Hours of driving with instructor Specific ambulance knowledge test Specific ambulance road test 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0: Most ambulance departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate police ambulances. 0: Most ambulance departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate police ambulances. No No No Allows the operation of: any motor vehicle which can be operated with a Class 5 licence; any ambulance; any taxicab; any bus with a capacity of less than 25 passengers. Yes No Yes, test can be done with a 15 passenger van as well. Bob Podlubny Bob.Podlubny@gov.ab.ca Jennifer, Kroeker-Hall Jennifer.Kroeker-Hall@icbc.com 0 0 Jill Ferguson Jill.Ferguson@gnb.ca Page 1 of

2 AMBULANCE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES YUKON MANITOBA Driver s licence Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Permits holder to operate taxis, ambulances, all Class 5 motor vehicles, buses up to 24 passengers. Buses with a seating capacity not exceeding 24 passengers, taxis and ambulances; vehicles included in Class 5; vehicles included in Classes 1, 2 or 6 as learner Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles authorized by Class 5 and also i) an ambulance, ii) a bus with a seating capacity of not more than 24 passengers, as rated and equipped by its manufacture, and carrying not more than 24 passengers, not counting the operator, iii) a taxi (car or van) with passengers. Minimum age Specific ambulance knowledge test Specific ambulance road test Taxis, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles, buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers (while carrying passengers) and school buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in class 5. Yes No No No, generic emergency vehicle questions asked. Yes No No, based upon general class 4 road test No, basically a class 5 road test with a higher standard of passing. Wayne St. Croix WSTCROIX@gov.nl.ca Scott Golding Scott_Golding@gov.nt.ca Terry-Lynn Vold Terry.Vold@gov.yk.ca Carolyn Halbert CHalbert@mpi.mb.ca Page 2 of

3 AMBULANCE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ONTARIO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN QUÉBEC Driver s licence Class F Class 4 Class 4 Class 4A Regular bus maximum of 24 passenger capacity and ambulances CLASS 4 VEHICLES are any motor vehicles used as ambulance, taxis or buses carrying 24 passengers or less. A CLASS 4 LICENSE permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles in Classes 4, 5, 8 and 9. Taxis, ambulances and buses with a seating capacity of 24 or fewer passengers when carrying passenger(s); vehicles registered Class PB or PC when transportation is less than 25 passengers for ride (vehicle transportation persons with disability and their attendants exempt) Class 5 vehicles Minimum age Specific ambulance knowledge test Specific ambulance road test No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Ontario does not require mandatory classroom/instructor training for applicants taking the knowledge and road tests for these licence classes. There is no emergency vehicle specific training regulated provincially. Malabre, Michelle Michelle.Malabre@mto.gov.on.ca Audrey Mayhew Amayhew@gov.pe.ca Garry Davis gdavis@sgi.sk.ca Emergency vehicles are defined as: ambulance, police vehicle and fire truck. Michèle Jean Michele.jean@saaq.gouv.qc.ca Page 3 of

4 FIRE TRUCK CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BRUNSWICK Driver s licence Class 3 Class 5 (with single rear axle) or Class 3 (with tandem rear axle) The holder of a Class 3 operator s licence may operate the following: any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator s licence may operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with air brakes Class 2 or 4 type vehicles without passengers all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2 and 6 for learning only The holder of a Class 3 operator's licence shall not operate a motor vehicle: that has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person other than the driver to transport passengers for hire Minimum age 18 Class 5: 16 Class 3: 18 Hours of classroom training Hours of driving with instructor Specific fire truck knowledge test 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training Class 5: Two-axle vehicles (except for Class 4 vehicles and motorcycles). These include cars, vans, two-axle trucks and utility vehicles. Motor homes (including those with more than two axles), limited speed motorcycles* (e.g., mopeds or mini scooters), all-terrain vehicles, construction vehicles, trailers 4,600 kg or less and buses or vans seating not more than 10 people. Class 3: Trucks with more than two axles, including dump trucks and large tow trucks - also permits the holder to operate vehicles in Class 5. 0: Most fire departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate fire trucks 0: Most fire departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate fire trucks Yes No No Specific fire truck road test Yes No No Bob Podlubny Bob.Podlubny@gov.ab.ca Jennifer, Kroeker-Hall Jennifer.Kroeker-Hall@icbc.com Class 5, Class 3 or Class 1 Class 5 licence permits the holder to operate: Any two-axle motor vehicle, except taxi, ambulance, or bus. Any three-axle motor home. Any three axle motor vehicle, other than a truck, of a type designed for use in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, whether or not the vehicle is to be so used. Any towed vehicle which is registered up to and including 4,500 kg gross vehicle mass behind a motor vehicle or motor home. The Class 3 licence permits the holder to operate: Any motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 5 licence may operate. Any two-axled or three motor vehicle towing a vehicle, the towed vehicle being registered for over 4,500 kg gross vehicle mass but not equipped with air brakes. Any motor vehicle with three or more axles. Any motor vehicle with three or more axles, towing a towed vehicle not equipped with air brakes. The Class 1 licence permits the holder to operate: Any motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence may operate. Any truck tractor. Any truck tractor towing a semi-trailer. Any truck tractor towing a semi-trailer and a trailer. Any truck tractor towing a trailer equipped with air brakes. Any truck towing a trailer equipped with air brakes. Must have air brake endorsement when driving any vehicle with air brakes and any vehicle towing a trailer with air brakes. Class 5: 18 Class 3: 18 Class 1: Jill Ferguson Jill.Ferguson@gnb.ca Page 1 of

5 FIRE TRUCK CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES YUKON MANITOBA Driver s licence Class 5 Class 3 (if vehicle > 4500kg) or Class 5 Regular Driver Class 5, permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles with not more than 2 axles and combination of vehicles where the towed vehicle does not exceed 4,500 kgs. Buses, taxis and ambulances while not carrying passengers, self propelled motor homes with 2 or more axles, farm tractors, fork lifts and emergency vehicles excluding ambulances, trucks designed for off highway use and vehicles commonly known as backhoes. Minimum age 16 Class 3: 18 Class 5: 17 Class 3: Single trucks with 3 or more axle; any combination of vehicles without air brakes where the towed vehicle does not exceed 4500kg; vehicles included in Classes 4 or 5; vehicles included in Classes 1, 2 or 6 as learner. Class 5: A two axle vehicle other than a motorcycle, bus, taxi or ambulance; any combination of two axle towing vehicles and towed; vehicles where the combination does not exceed 4500 kg; moped; construction vehicles Class 3 Class 4 Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles authorized by Class 5 and also i) any bus, without passengers, and ii) a single motor vehicle with three or more axles Specific fire truck knowledge test Specific fire truck road test Taxis, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles, buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers (while carrying passengers) and school buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in class 5. Yes No No, just as for class 3 written test No, generic emergency vehicle questions. Yes (if Class 3 ) No No, based upon class 3 road test No, basically a class 5 test with higher passing standards. Firefighters are exempted from holding a particular class of licence or endorsement under the Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Traffic Act Driver Regulations 1999 while operating such vehicles in the course of their duties (Section 22). However, they must have a minimum of a Class 05 licence and in some circumstances they may be by their employer to obtain these licences and endorsements. The local Fire Department requests that operators of the larger fire trucks (3 or more axels) obtain the appropriate licence (Class 03 with Air Brake endorsement) even though they are exempted (condition of employment). Wayne St. Croix WSTCROIX@gov.nl.ca Scott Golding Scott_Golding@gov.nt.ca Terry-Lynn Vold Terry.Vold@gov.yk.ca Carolyn Halbert CHalbert@mpi.mb.ca Page 2 of

6 FIRE TRUCK CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ONTARIO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN QUÉBEC Driver s licence Class D Class 3A No licence * Class 4A Any truck or motor vehicle combination exceeding 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg. CLASS 3A VEHICLES are any truck exceeding 14,000 kgs gross mass tandom with airbrakes, or any combination of such vehicles; any special mobile equipment; and gooseneck trailers. A CLASS 3 LICENSE permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles in Classes 3, 5, 8 and 9. * Emergency vehicles are defined as: ambulance, police vehicle and fire truck. Minimum age * 18 Specific fire truck knowledge test Specific fire truck road test No No No Yes No No No No Ontario does not require mandatory classroom/instructor training for applicants taking the knowledge and road tests for these licence classes. There is no emergency vehicle specific training regulated provincially. Malabre, Michelle Michelle.Malabre@mto.gov.on.ca Audrey Mayhew Ammayhew@gov.pe.ca * Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Act considers fire trucks in the same class as farm tractors and construction equipment which may be driven on the road with no license. In spite of that, all fire departments require their drivers to have a licence that usually matches the size of the truck. Garry Davis gdavis@sgi.sk.ca Michèle Jean Michele.jean@saaq.gouv.qc.ca Page 3 of

7 PATROL CAR CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BRUNSWICK Driver s licence Class 5 Class 5 Class 5 The holder of a Class 5 operator s licence may operate the following: a two-axle single motor vehicle a recreational vehicle with not more than three-axles a two-axle motor vehicle or a two-axle recreational vehicle towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with air brakes a three-axle recreational vehicle and a trailer if the trailer has not more than two-axles and is not equipped with air brakes a moped all motor vehicles included under Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 for learning only and the learner is at least 18 years of age a two-axle Class 2 or 4-type vehicle without passengers a motorcycle for learning only The holder of a Class 5 operator s licence shall not operate: a motorcycle a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 while that vehicle is transporting any person other than the driver a motor vehicle transporting passengers for hire a motor vehicle equipped with air brakes, unless the operator has an air brake endorsement. Class 5: Two-axle vehicles (except for Class 4 vehicles and motorcycles). These include cars, vans, two-axle trucks and utility vehicles. Motor homes (including those with more than two axles), limited speed motorcycles* (e.g., mopeds or mini scooters), allterrain vehicles, construction vehicles, trailers 4,600 kg or less and buses or vans seating not more than 10 people. Minimum age 16 (with parental approval) Hours of classroom training Hours of driving with instructor Specific patrol car knowledge test Specific patrol car road test 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0: Most police departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate police vehicles. 0: Most police departments in BC require their drivers to take specialized training to operate police vehicles. No No No No No No Bob Podlubny Bob.Podlubny@gov.ab.ca Jennifer, Kroeker-Hall Jennifer.Kroeker-Hall@icbc.com Class 5 licence permits the holder to operate: Any two-axle motor vehicle, except taxi, ambulance, or bus. Any three-axle motor home. Any three axle motor vehicle, other than a truck, of a type designed for use in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, whether or not the vehicle is to be so used. Any towed vehicle which is registered up to and including 4,500 kg. gross vehicle mass behind a motor vehicle or motor home. 0 0 Jill Ferguson Jill.Ferguson@gnb.ca Page 1 of

8 PATROL CAR CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES YUKON MANITOBA Driver s licence Class 5 Class 5 Class 5 Class 4 Regular Driver Class 5, permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles with not more than 2 axles and combination of vehicles where the towed vehicle does not exceed 4,500 kg. Buses, taxis and ambulances while not carrying passengers, self propelled motor homes with 2 or more axles, farm tractors, fork lifts and emergency vehicles excluding ambulances, trucks designed for off highway use and vehicles commonly known as backhoes. A two axle vehicle other than a motorcycle, bus, taxi or ambulance; any combination of two axle towing vehicles and towed; vehicles where the combination does not exceed 4500 kg; moped; construction vehicles Any motor vehicle not exceeding a registered gross vehicle weight of 11,000 kg, other than a motor cycle or moped, i) any combination of vehicles where the towed vehicle in that combination does not exceed a registered gross vehicle weight of 4,550 kg. ii) a motor vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, in Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 as a learner. Minimum age Specific patrol car knowledge test Specific patrol car road test Taxis, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles, buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers (while carrying passengers) and school buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in class 5. Yes No No No, generic emergency vehicle questions are asked. No No No, based upon general class 5 road test No, basically a class 5 road test with higher passing standards. Police are exempted from holding a particular class of licence or endorsement under the Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Traffic Act Driver Regulations 1999 while operating such vehicles in the course of their duties (Section 22). However, they must have a minimum of a Class 05 licence and in some circumstances they may be by their employer to obtain these licences and endorsements. Wayne St. Croix WSTCROIX@gov.nl.ca Scott Golding Scott_Golding@gov.nt.ca Terry-Lynn Vold Terry.Vold@gov.yk.ca Carolyn Halbert CHalbert@mpi.mb.ca Page 2 of

9 PATROL CAR CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ONTARIO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN QUÉBEC Driver s licence Class G Class 5 Class 5 Class 4A Any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg. CLASS 5 VEHICLES are any motor vehicles not exceeding 14,000 kgs gross mass, and any combination of such vehicles and a towed vehicle not exceeding a gross mass of 4,500 kg, but excluding (a) a motorcycle; or (b) a bus carrying passengers. A CLASS 5 LICENSE permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles in Classes 5, 8 and 9. That is, cars, vans, two-axle vehicles having a trailer(s) or vehicle(s) in tow where the gross weight of the towed vehicle(s) does not exceed 4,600 kg, buses when not transporting passengers, three-axle motorhomes, taxis and ambulances when not used for hire. Two-axle farm trucks towing vehicles that have a gross weight does not exceed 4,600 kg. Three-axle farm trucks. Emergency vehicles are defined as: ambulance, police vehicle and fire truck. Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 vehicles as a learner with appropriate endorsement (minimum age 18 and not a novice driver). Minimum age (with parental approval) 18 Hours of classroom training 0 0: Police training would be conducted at the Police Academy Hours of driving with instructor Specific patrol car knowledge test Specific patrol car road test 0 0: Police training would be conducted at the Police Academy No No No Yes No No No No Ontario does not require mandatory classroom/instructor training for applicants taking the knowledge and road tests for these licence classes. There is no emergency vehicle specific training regulated provincially. Malabre, Michelle Michelle.Malabre@mto.gov.on.ca Audrey Mayhew Amayhew@gov.pe.ca Garry Davis gdavis@sgi.sk.ca Michèle Jean Michele.jean@saaq.gouv.qc.ca Page 3 of

10 POLICE MOTORCYCLE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BRUNSWICK Driver s licence Class 6 Class 6 Class 6 The holder of a Class 6 operator s licence may operate the following: a motorcycle a moped A Class 6 licence also allows you to drive as a learner in the motor vehicles listed under the Class 5 category. Motorcycles Minimum age Hours of classroom training 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for 0 0 the number of hours of training Hours of driving with instructor Specific police motorcycle knowledge test Specific police motorcycle road test 0: It is up to the individual agency policy and procedure for the number of hours of training 0 0 Yes No No Yes No No Bob Podlubny Bob.Podlubny@gov.ab.ca Jennifer, Kroeker-Hall Jennifer.Kroeker-Hall@icbc.com The Class 6 licence permits the holder to operate a motorcycle and all vehicles included in Classes 6D and 9 on a street or highway. Jill Ferguson Jill.Ferguson@gnb.ca Page 1 of

11 POLICE MOTORCYCLE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES YUKON MANITOBA Driver s licence Class 6 Class 6 Class 6 Class 4 or Class 6 Full Motorcycle Licence Motorcycles; vehicles included in Class 5 as learner This class of licence permits you to drive a motorcycle or a moped. Class 4: Taxis, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles, buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers (while carrying passengers) and school buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in class 5. Class 6: Motorcycles Minimum age Class 4: 18 Class 6: 16 Specific police motorcycle knowledge test Specific police motorcycle road test Yes No No Yes, for motorcycle. No for police motorcycle. Generic emergency questions asked. Yes No No, based upon class 6 motorcycle road test Yes, for motorcycle. No, for police motorcycle. Class 4 is basically a class 5 road test with a higher standard of passing. Wayne St. Croix WSTCROIX@gov.nl.ca Scott Golding Scott_Golding@gov.nt.ca Terry-Lynn Vold Terry.Vold@gov.yk.ca Carolyn Halbert CHalbert@mpi.mb.ca Page 2 of

12 POLICE MOTORCYCLE CLASS OF LICENCE REQUIRED IN CANADA, OCTOBER 2006 ONTARIO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN QUÉBEC Driver s licence Class M Class 6 Class 5 with a Motorcycle endorsement Class 6A Motorcycles, including a limited-speed motorcycle (motor scooter) and a motorassisted bicycle (moped)holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a class G1 licence holder. A CLASS 6 LICENSE permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles in Classes 6 and 8 only. That is, cars, vans, two-axle vehicles having a trailer(s) or vehicle(s) in tow where the gross weight of the towed vehicle(s) does not exceed 4,600 kg, buses when not transporting passengers, three-axle motorhomes, taxis and ambulances when not used for hire. All motorcycles Two-axle farm trucks towing vehicles that have a gross weight does not exceed 4,600 kg. Three-axle farm trucks. Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 vehicles as a learner with appropriate endorsement (minimum age 18 and not a novice driver). Minimum age (with parental approval) 16 Specific police motorcycle knowledge test Specific police motorcycle road test No No Yes No No No Yes No Ontario does not require mandatory classroom/instructor training for applicants taking the knowledge and road tests for these licence classes. There is no emergency vehicle specific training regulated provincially. Malabre, Michelle Michelle.Malabre@mto.gov.on.ca Audrey Mayhew Amayhew@gov.pe.ca Garry Davis gdavis@sgi.sk.ca Michèle Jean Michele.jean@saaq.gouv.qc.ca Page 3 of