What are the categories on a driving license?

Driving Licence Codes & Categories Explained

• Moped and Motorcycle Categories. Category AM Licence.
• Car and Light Vehicle Categories. Category B Licence.
• Van and Commercial Vehicle Categories. Category C1 Licence.
• Minibus and Coach Categories. Category D1 Licence.
• Other. Tractor – Category F Licence.

What is C and C1 Licence?

‘C1 and ‘C’ licences If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C1’ LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C’ LGV driving licence is needed.

What is Category A on a driving Licence?

You have an entitlement to drive certain vehicles as soon as you get a full driving licence. These are: Category A – Light motorcycles with an engine of up to 125cc. Category AM – two-wheeled or 3-wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of more than 15.5mph, but not more than 28mph.

What is a Category C E driving Licence?

A category C + E license is the most comprehensive HGV license you can hold. With this license, drivers can drive and handle a drawbar or articulated vehicle. The E part of the category C and E license stands for entitlement and means that the bearer can go up to or over 750kg in weight.

What bike can I ride with a full car licence?

Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road. With a completed CBT, you can ride a 125cc motorcycle on the road with L plates.

What is a category B vehicle?

Category B (often shortened to ‘CAT B’ break only) vehicles are cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans, buses (and any other type of motor vehicle) where the structural damage is deemed so severe that the vehicle’s chassis and structural frame are not permitted to return to the road.

What is the largest vehicle you can drive on a car Licence?

You can drive vehicles up to 3,500kg MAM with up to 8 passenger seats (with a trailer up to 750kg). You can also tow heavier trailers if the total MAM of the vehicle and trailer is not more than 3,500kg. You can drive motor tricycles with a power output higher than 15kW if you are over 21 years old.

What’s a category A vehicle?

Category A write-offs are vehicles that have suffered severe structural damage. They can’t be repaired. The car’s chassis and/or bodyshell (the components that give a car its strength in a crash) may have been heavily damaged in an accident, or it may have been burnt-out in a fire.

What is a Class C vehicle?

A Class C vehicle is a motor vehicle that does not meet the standards for Class A or Class B vehicles and is intended to transport either 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials (HAZMAT). Large passenger vans, small HAZMAT trucks, and small trucks towing a trailer are all examples of class C vehicles.

Where can I get a driving licence in Malta?

Driving licences issued in Australia or Switzerland, can also be exchanged for a Maltese driving licence. Read more about exchanging your foreign driving licence. The Maltese driving licence consists of two documents, namely, the photocard driving licence and the counterpart driving licence.

Do you need a special license to work in Malta?

According to the Department of Commerce, there are some requirements for Maltese companies involved in manufacturing or engineering activities. These types of companies must obtain a special permit from the Trade Licensing Directorate. Before receiving the license, companies must abide by regulations regarding environmental and waste control.

Where do I find the categories on my driving licence?

Here’s an explanation of some of the most common. Driving licence categories and codes will usually explain what vehicles you can drive, and what conditions you must meet to drive your vehicle. They can usually be found on the back of your driving licence.

Do you need a license to buy a property in Malta?

However, Malta has limitations or requires special permits or licenses for some types of businesses or for foreigners wanting to buy properties in the country. Among the businesses requiring licenses, there are the tourism accommodation facilities or companies involved in handling foodstuff.