A class LR – Light Rigid licence lets you drive:

• rigid vehicles with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes, but not more than 8 tonnes (any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM)
• vehicles up to 8 tonnes GVM which can carry more than 12 adults, including the driver
• vehicles with no restrictions on the number of axles
• any vehicle covered by a class C licence, but not motorcycles and scooters.

Eligibility

• have held a class C licence (except a learner licence) or equivalent for 1 year or more
• pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
• pass an eyesight test
• successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.