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Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999: Drivers of Electric Trucks (up to 7,500kgs) Exemption Notice 2025

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

This class exemption notice applies to any driver of an electric variant of an existing <6,000kg diesel truck, weighing up to a gross laden weight of 7,500kgs, where that driver holds a full class 1 driver licence. It allows class 1 driver licence holders to drive electric variants of existing diesel trucks that exceed 6,000kg and have a GLW of up to 7,500kg, due to the weight of their batteries.

Commencement:
This notice comes into force on 28 February 2025.

Expiry:
This notice expires at the close of 28 February 2028.

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  • Published: 28 February 2025