If you have a light rigid licence, it means you can only drive certain kinds of vehicles. The ‘Light Rigid’ category is part of the Heavy Vehicle National Code, which sets out what classes of licences and vehicles you can drive depending on your age and type of licence. If you have a Light Rigid licence, it means that you are only allowed to drive a rigid vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) that is no more than 4500kgs. This article will explain exactly what the licensing restrictions mean and give an overview of which cars you can and cannot drive with your current licence.
What does a Light Rigid Licence Allow You to Drive?
A light rigid licence allows you to drive certain types of commercial vehicles, including: – A truck with a GVM no more than 4500kgs, such as a small pick-up (UTE) or van. – A tractor unit pulling two trailers. – A tractor unit pulling one semi-trailer. – A B-Double (a truck carrying two trailers) or road train (tractor unit pulling three or more trailers). – A C-Double or road train pulling two semi-trailers.
Heavy Rigid Licence
A heavy rigid licence allows you to drive vehicles with a GVM of more than 4500kgs. This could include a small truck or vehicle like a B-double. However, if you only hold a heavy rigid licence, you are not allowed to drive a B-double or road train. This means that you can only drive heavy rigid vehicles that are less than 10,800kgs GVM. This would include: – A pick-up truck. – A large van or Ute. – A tractor unit pulling two trailers. – A B-Double. A heavy rigid licence also allows you to drive the heavier types of tractors.
Medium Rigid Licence
A medium rigid licence allows you to drive vehicles with a GVM of between 4500kgs and 10,800kgs. This would include a B-double or road train pulling two semi-trailers. A medium rigid licence holder can also drive heavy rigid vehicles.
Heavy Combination Licence
A heavy combination licence allows you to drive a B-Double and road train. A heavy combination licence allows you to drive the largest commercial vehicles. These are vehicles that are more than 10,800kgs in GVM. A heavy combination licence allows you to drive the largest commercial vehicles. These are vehicles that are more than 10,800kgs in GVM. A heavy combination licence allows you to drive the following commercial vehicles: – A B-Double or road train pulling two semi-trailers. – A B-Double pulling three or more trailers. – A road train pulling three or more trailers. – A road train pulling two semi-trailers and a single trailer.
What You Cannot Drive With a Light Rigid Licence in NSW
If you have a light rigid licence, it means that you are only allowed to drive vehicles in the light rigid category. A light rigid vehicle is any vehicle that is less than 4500kgs GVM. This means that you cannot drive a heavy rigid vehicle (more than 4500kgs) or a medium rigid vehicle (between 4500kgs and 10,800kgs). This means that you cannot drive any of the vehicles in the table above in the “What You Can Drive With a Light Rigid Licence” section.
Other conditions with a light rigid licence
If you have a light rigid licence, there are a few other conditions that you have to follow. These include: – You must log all hours you drive. This includes all your work hours and any driving that relates to your work. – You must have your logbook or work diary in the vehicle when you drive. – You must not drive a high-risk, fatigue-prone vehicle. – You must not drive a vehicle that can carry more than two passengers in the back (excluding the driver). – You must not drive a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4500kgs unless you have a heavy rigid licence. – You must not drive a double-trailer combination unless you have a heavy or a heavy combination licence.
Summary
If you have a light rigid licence, it means that you are only allowed to drive certain types of commercial vehicles with a GVM of 4500kgs or less. This includes pick-up trucks and vans. A light rigid licence allows you to drive a B-double or road train only if you have a heavy combination licence. If you have a light rigid licence, it means that you cannot drive any heavy rigid vehicles or medium rigid vehicles.