AlbertaPASSENGER VEHICLES MOTORCYCLESTo obtain a licence in AB to operate a passenger vehicle, the Class 7 Learner stage precedes the Class 5 Novice stage. It will take a minimum of 3 years to complete both stages.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
![]() Minimum entry age: 16 years ![]() Minimum exit age: 18 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
![]() Parental consent ![]() Successfully passed test ⁄ course: Alberta basic road test ![]() Time completion: Held a Class 7 Learner licence for 12 months
EXIT REQUIREMENTS
![]() Successfully passed test ⁄ course: Advanced road test ![]() Time completion: Hold a Class 5-GDL licence for 24 months
STAGE DURATION
![]() Minimum duration: 24 months ![]() Maximum holding period: A Class 5-GDL licence can be renewed indefinitely
SUPERVISORY DRIVER
![]() N⁄A
SUPERVISED DRIVING
![]() N⁄A
DRIVING RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS
![]() BAC level while driving: 0.0 BAC ![]() Must display "N" sign⁄plate when driving ![]() Night restrictions ![]() Other restrictions ![]() Passenger restrictions: No more passengers than seatbelts ![]() Road restrictions
SUSPENSION & PROHIBITION
![]() Lower driver penalty point threshold: 7 instead of 14; licence will be suspended at 8 points. Any time spent suspended will have to be made up before moving on to the next stage. ![]() Novice Drivers Escalating Sanctions Program (see below) ![]() Violation of the zero BAC limit: 30-day licence suspension ![]() Violation of the passenger restrictions: Learner will receive a $115 fine and two demerit points on their licence
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS
![]() Voluntary: Defensive Driving Course (3 demerit point reduction)
ADDITIONAL CLASS 5 FEATURES
![]() Cannot serve as an accompanying driver ![]() Cannot upgrade to a commercial licence CONTACT INFORMATION
The Office of Traffic Safety, Alberta TransportationRoom 109 Twin Atria, 4999 - 98 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Phone: (780) 422-8839 Toll Free: 310-0000 Email: debbie.lamoureux@gov.ab.ca Mike Caverhill Manager, Provincial Operations and Compliance Driver Programs and Licensing Standards Alberta Transportation Phone: (780) 427-7193 Email: Mike.Caverhill@gov.ab.ca |
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