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Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999: Electric Urban Bus Drivers Class Exemption Notice 2023

Published: | Category: Driver licensing , Class exemptions | Audience: General

The notice grants a temporary class exemption with the effect of allowing drivers of electric- powered public transport service buses (with more than two axles) and a gross laden weight of up to 22 000 kg to be driven on a class 2 or 2L driver licence rather than a class 4 or 4L. This includes a class 2L to allow driver training on an electric-powered bus.

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  • Published: 7 March 2023