This category (AM) allows 14-year-olds and over to drive mopeds (motorbikes under 50 cm3) and small four-wheelers (light quadricycles). It is issued on completion of a minimum 8-hour training course. This is the only category excluded from the points-based licence system.

A category B licence allows you to drive vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 3.5 tonnes, carrying no more than 8 passengers. To obtain a driving licence, you must be of a certain age, have completed a certain amount of training and pass a test consisting of written and driving portions.

There are three categories of motorcycle licences: A1, A2 and A. These categories require different tests and define the size of engine allowed.

The C licence authorises the driving of vehicles used to transport goods or equipment with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 7.5 tonnes. There are different licences in this category: C, C1 and C1E.

 

The D licence allows the driving of passenger-carrying vehicles with more than 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat.

The E licence allows the driving of category B, C or D vehicles with trailers. There are therefore three E licences: BE, CE, and DE.