When is a licence required
In most situations a driver licence is required if a motor vehicle is being used on public streets.
The class of licence required depends on the type of vehicle being driven.
Generally if a motor vehicle can exceed 10 km/h along the flat on public streets (including footpaths) under normal driving conditions, the following are required:
- the vehicle needs to be registered
- a driver licence is required.
Exceptions are push bikes with a motor of 200 watts or less and some vehicles which travel 10 km/h or less.
While a range of exemptions apply for the registration of vehicles, a driver licence may still be required.
Car licence is often sufficient
Customers do not require special driver licences for using the following vehicles on public streets (including footpaths):
- wheelchairs which exceed 10 km/h
- forklifts (industry certificates or requirements may still apply)
- tractors
- machinery.
For all these vehicles a class C (car) driver licence or a class R (motor cycle) is sufficient depending on the configuration of the vehicle.
