Canadian Driver Licence Classes by Province
Car, Motorcycle, and Scooter Licence Types Across Canada
Each Canadian province and territory has its own driver licensing system.
Licence class names may vary between provinces, but most follow a graduated licensing system for beginners.
Ontario
Cars
- G1
- G2
- G
Motorcycles
- M1
- M2
- M
Scooters / Mopeds
- M Licence or Limited-Speed Motorcycle Classification
British Columbia
Cars
- L (Learner)
- N (Novice)
- Class 5
Motorcycles
- Motorcycle Learner
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6 or Limited-Speed Motorcycle Permit
Alberta
Cars
- Class 7 (Learner)
- Class 5-GDL
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 7 or Class 6 depending on engine size
Quebec
Cars
- Class 5 Learner
- Probationary Licence
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6A
- Class 6B
- Class 6C
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6D
Manitoba
Cars
- Learner Stage
- Intermediate Stage
- Full Class 5
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6 or Moped Permit
Saskatchewan
Cars
- Class 7 Learner
- Novice 1
- Novice 2
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6 Learner
- Class 6 Novice
- Class 6 Experienced
Scooters / Mopeds
- Endorsement with Class 5 or Class 6
Nova Scotia
Cars
- Learner Licence
- Newly Licensed Driver
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6 Learner
- Class 6 Restricted
- Class 6 Full
Scooters / Mopeds
- Scooter Permit or Motorcycle Classification
New Brunswick
Cars
- Class 7 Level 1
- Class 7 Level 2
- Class 5
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Moped Permit or Motorcycle Licence
Newfoundland and Labrador
Cars
- Class 5 Level I
- Class 5 Level II
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6 or Moped Classification
Prince Edward Island
Cars
- Class 7
- Class 5 Graduated
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Moped Permit
Yukon
Cars
- Learner Stage
- Novice Stage
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Motorcycle or Moped Endorsement
Northwest Territories
Cars
- Class 7
- Class 5 Probationary
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6 or Moped Endorsement
Nunavut
Cars
- Class 7
- Class 5 Graduated
- Class 5 Full
Motorcycles
- Class 6
Scooters / Mopeds
- Class 6 or Limited-Speed Vehicle Permit
Quick Comparison Table
| Province | Car Licence | Motorcycle Licence | Scooter / Moped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | G1 / G2 / G | M1 / M2 / M | M |
| British Columbia | L / N / Class 5 | Class 6 | LSM |
| Alberta | Class 7 / 5-GDL / 5 | Class 6 | Class 6 |
| Quebec | Class 5 | Class 6A/B/C | Class 6D |
| Manitoba | Class 5 | Class 6 | Moped Permit |
| Saskatchewan | Class 7 / Novice / 5 | Class 6 | Endorsement |
| Nova Scotia | Learner / N / 5 | Class 6 | Scooter Permit |
| New Brunswick | Class 7 / 5 | Class 6 | Moped Permit |
| Newfoundland | Class 5 Levels | Class 6 | Moped |
| PEI | Class 7 / 5 | Class 6 | Moped Permit |
| Yukon | Learner / Novice / 5 | Class 6 | Endorsement |
| NWT | Class 7 / 5 | Class 6 | Endorsement |
| Nunavut | Class 7 / 5 | Class 6 | Permit |
Important Note
Most Canadian provinces follow similar road safety laws and graduated licensing systems.
However, licence classes, fees, waiting periods, testing procedures, and specific restrictions may vary by province or territory.
Basic driving laws such as:
- seat belt requirements
- impaired driving laws
- traffic signs
- speed enforcement
- distracted driving rules
are generally similar across Canada.
Drivers should always verify the official regulations of their province or territory before applying for a licence.