TMS Driving Licences Categories, The roads require a thorough understanding of the diverse categories within the TMS Driving Licences framework. This comprehensive system encompasses a range of licences tailored to accommodate various vehicle types, ensuring that drivers possess the necessary skills and qualifications for their chosen.
Driving Licences Categories
Following are the categories of driving licences that will be part of the driving licence system:
- A: Motorcycle licence with or without sidecar for motorbikes weighing more than 230 kilograms or exceeding 125cc.
- A1: Motorcycle licence for motorcycles with a capacity of less than 125cc or 230 kg without a sidecar.
- A2: Driving licence for motorised tricycles and quadricycles.
- A3: Moped licence that does not exceed 50cc.
- B: Driving licence for all types of motor vehicles except motorcycles, commercial, heavy-duty, and public service vehicles.
- C: Driver licence for public service vehicles that seat more than 30 passengers in addition to the driver. Vehicles in this category may be combined with trailers that weigh no more than 750 kilograms. At least three years must have passed before applying for a Class CI or E licence.
- C1: Driving a public service vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 15 but no more than 30. Applicants must have held a Class D licence for a period of not less than three years. Vehicles in this category may be combined with trailers having a maximum authorised mass of 750kg.
- C2: Licence to drive public service vehicles with seating of four but less than fifteen Passengers. Vehicles in this category may be combined with a trailer having maximum authorised mass of not more than 750kg. Applicants must have held Class D licence for a period of not less than three years.
- C3: A licence for driving a public service vehicle with a seating capacity of four or fewer passengers, including the driver. The vehicle may be combined with a trailer with a maximum mass of 750 kg. The applicant must have held a Class D licence for at least three years.
Commercial Light Duty Vehicles
- D: All types of vehicles except motorcycles, heavy-duty vehicles, and public service vehicles are allowed to be driven with this licence.
Commercial Heavy-Duty Vehicles
- E: A driver’s licence for all types of vehicles except motorcycles and public service vehicles. Applicants must have held a Class D licence for a minimum of three years.
- F: Licence to drive a truck-laying vehicle.
- G: Driving a farm or mining vehicle requires a licence.
- H: Licence provisional for learning
TMS Driving Licences system encompasses various categories catering to different types of vehicles. From motorcycles and private vehicles to public service, commercial, and specialised vehicles, each category corresponds to specific vehicle types, ensuring a comprehensive licensing framework for road users.
