Class 5 non-GDL (continued)
Vehicles that may be operated with a
Class 5 driver’s licence
- a vehicle with only two axles
- a recreational vehicle with not more than three axles
- a vehicle with only two axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer with one or more axles, and is not equipped with air brakes
- a recreational vehicle with only two axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer with one or more axles, and the trailer is not equipped with air brakes
- a recreational vehicle with three axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer that has one or two axles and is not equipped with air brakes
- a moped
- all motor vehicles included under Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4 for learning. The learner must be at least 18 years of age and have a supervisor with a valid driver’s licence for the type of vehicle
- a motorcycle (for learning with a supervisor who holds a Class 6 non-GDL licence).
The holder of a Class 5 driver’s licence shall not operate:
- a motorcycle (unless for learning)
- a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 while that vehicle is transporting any person other than the driver
- a vehicle transporting passengers for hire
- a vehicle equipped with air brakes, unless the supervisor has an air brake endorsement.
For hire, driver’s licence requirements
A Class 4 driver’s licence is required when the vehicle owner or operator, or the operator’s employer, is being paid for the service that the vehicle is being used to provide.
A Class 4 driver’s licence is NOT required when the vehicle owner or operator, or the operator’s employer, drives a private passenger vehicle for the transportation of passengers on an incidental or occasional basis and receives compensation for:
- payment for the kilometres travelled
- straight reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the transportation such as gas, parking, gate passes and tolls, or when the vehicle operator is party to an agreement to provide transportation for compensation only to:
- the operator’s family members
- members of the operator’s household
- persons for whom the operator is a legal guardian.