Authority given by licences and permits
7 Authority given by licences and permits
The holder of a motor cycle licence or motor cycle learner permit is authorised to drive a motor cycle.
The holder of a car driver licence or car learner permit is authorised to drive—
a car; or
a tractor; or
a tractor that is towing a trailer of any size.
The holder of a car driver licence is authorised to drive a car that is towing a single trailer that has a GVM of not more than 9 tonnes.
The holder of a light rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive—
any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a car driver licence is authorised to drive; or
a light rigid vehicle; or
a light rigid vehicle that is towing a single trailer (other than a semi-trailer) that has a GVM of not more than 9 tonnes.
The holder of a medium rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive—
any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a light rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive; or
a medium rigid vehicle; or
a medium rigid vehicle that is towing a single trailer (other than a semi-trailer) that has a GVM of not more than 9 tonnes.
The holder of a heavy rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive—
any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a medium rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive; or
a heavy rigid vehicle; or
a heavy rigid vehicle that is towing a single trailer (other than a semi-trailer) that has a GVM of not more than 9 tonnes.
The holder of a heavy combination vehicle licence is authorised to drive—
any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a heavy rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive; or
a heavy combination vehicle.
The holder of a multi-combination vehicle licence is authorised to drive any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles other than a motor cycle.
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