Driver's Licences
Public Safety
Overview
A driver's licence is required to operate a Motor Vehicle.
Eligibility
A person may apply for a class 9 driver's licence at age 14 with parental consent.
A person may apply for a class 8 driver's licence at age 14 with parental consent.
A person may apply for a class 6 driver's licence at age 16 with parental consent.
All newly licensed drivers must participate in the graduated licensing program.
With parental consent, a person may apply for a Class 7 driver's licence (Graduated Licence Program) at the age of 16.
A person must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a class 4, class 3/4, class 2, or class 1 licence and have completed the Graduated License Program.
To qualify for a school bus endorsement a person must be at least 21 years of age and have one year driving experience.
Description
For the purpose of increasing safety and security, the Department has announced that a photo will now be a mandatory feature on all New Brunswick Driver Licenses.
Pursuant to this announcement, SNB is no longer able to renew Driver's Licences Online, via TeleServices, or by mail.
To renew your Drivers Licence, you must present yourself to any Service New Brunswick Center as a new photo is required at time of each renewal. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Description of Classes of Licences:
Class 9 - Motor driven cycle licence - authorizes the holder to drive a motor-driven cycle and a farm tractor.
Class 8 - Farm Tractor licence - authorizes the holder to drive a farm tractor only.
Class 7
Level 1 – Learners license authorizes a person who is receiving instructions in the operation of a motor vehicle to drive a motor vehicle.
Level 2 - authorizes the holder to drive vehicles described in Class 5 with the exception of class 9(motor driven cycles).
Class 6 authorizes the holder to drive a motorcycle or any of the vehicles described in Class 9.
Class 5 authorizes the holder to drive any motor vehicle including:
- any vehicle from Class 9
- any two-axle motor vehicle except an ambulance, a taxicab or a bus,
- any three-axle motor vehicle, other than a truck, of a type designed for use in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, whether or not the vehicle is to be so used, and
- to tow a towed vehicle which is registered up to and including 4,500 kg gross vehicle mass behind a motor vehicle or motor home referred to herein but not equipped with air brakes.
Class 4 authorizes the holder to drive:
- any vehicle from Class 5
- an ambulance,
- a taxicab, and
- bus with a capacity of less than 25 passengers.
A Class 3 licence authorizes the holder to drive:
- motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 5 licence may operate
- two-axle motor vehicle towing a towed vehicle, the towed vehicle being registered for over 4,500 kg gross vehicle mass but not equipped with air brakes,
- motor vehicle with three or more axles, and
- motor vehicle with three or more axles, towing a towed vehicle not equipped with air brakes.
A Class 3/4 licence authorizes the holder to drive:
- motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 3 or 4 licence may operate.
A Class 2 licence authorizes the holder to drive any:
- motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 3, 4 or 5 licence may operate, and
- bus with a capacity of more than 24 passengers
A Class 1 licence authorizes the holder to drive:
- motor vehicle which the holder of a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence may operate,
- truck tractor,
- truck tractor towing a semi-trailer,
- truck tractor towing a semi-trailer and a trailer,
- any truck towing a trailer equipped with air brakes, and
- truck tractor towing a trailer equipped with air brakes.
All applicants for Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 must have completed the Graduated License Program and have a completed medical.
In addition to a class, a driver's licence may be endorsed with a letter to expand on the types of vehicles that can be driven by the holder of the licence. The endorsements are as follows:
A - valid for all motorcycles
B - valid for school bus
C - valid for motorcycle and school bus
D - valid for motorcycle with engine size exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, but not exceeding 550 cubic centimeters
E - valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Licence | 21.00 per year/par année | 2012-11-29 | |
| Class 1-9 Licence is valid for four (4) years. | 84.00 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Replacement of driver's licence of any class | 20.00 | 2009-04-16 | |
| Examination (vision screening, written test, and road test) | 2009-04-16 | ||
| Written test - first attempt | 25.00 | 2009-04-16 | |
| Written test - re-write | 15.00 | 2009-04-16 | |
| Road test - class 9, 7, 6 or 5 (for each attempt) | 25.00 | 2012-02-23 | |
| Road test - class 4, 3, 2, or 1 (for each attempt) | 50.00 | 2009-04-16 | |
| Renewals | 21.00 per year/par année | 2012-11-29 | |
| Classes 9,8,7, and 5, every four (4) years | 84.00 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Class 3, every four (4) years until 65 years old and every two (2) years thereafter | 84.00 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Classes 4, 2, and 1, every four (4) years until 45 years old and every two (2) years thereafter | 84.00 | 2012-09-28 | |
| School bus drivers renew their licence every two(2) years | 42.00 | 2012-09-28 | |
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