AlbertaPASSENGER VEHICLES MOTORCYCLESTo obtain a licence in AB to operate a passenger vehicle, the Class 7 Learner stage precedes the Class 5 Novice stage. It will take a minimum of 3 years to complete both stages.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
![]() Minimum entry age: 14 years ![]() Minimum exit age: 16 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
![]() Driver education: Voluntary ![]() Knowledge test ![]() Parental consent: If driver is under 18 years of age ![]() Vision test
EXIT REQUIREMENTS
![]() Successfully passed test ⁄ course: Alberta basic road test ![]() Time completion: 12 months with a Class 7 licence
STAGE DURATION
![]() Minimum duration: Hold a Class 7 Learner licence for 12 months ![]() Maximum holding period: A Class 7 licence can be renewed indefinitely
SUPERVISORY DRIVER
![]() Age: 18+ years ![]() BAC level while supervising: 0.08 BAC ![]() Driver log ![]() Licence held: Full non-probationary licence ![]() Location while supervising: Seated in the front passenger seat next to the driver ![]() Time Licensed
SUPERVISED DRIVING
![]() Minimum amount: New drivers are strongly encouraged to have a minimum of 60 hours of driving experience before taking the basic road test
DRIVING RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS
![]() BAC level while driving: 0.0 BAC ![]() Display "L" sign⁄plate when driving ![]() Night driving: No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. ![]() Other restrictions ![]() Passenger restrictions: No more passengers than seatbelts ![]() Road restrictions
SUSPENSION & PROHIBITION
![]() Lower driver penalty point threshold: 7 instead of 14; licence will be suspended at 8 points. Any time spent suspended will have to be made up before moving on to the next stage ![]() Violation of the zero BAC limit: 30-day licence suspension ![]() Violation of the night driving restrictions: Learner could be fined up to $115 and two demerit points ![]() Violation of the passenger restrictions: Learner will receive a $115 fine and two demerit points on their licence ![]() Violation of the Supervisory Driver conditions: Learner could be fined $230 and two demerit points
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS
![]() Voluntary: Defensive Driving Course (3 demerit point reduction)
ADDITIONAL CLASS 7 FEATURES
![]() Cannot serve as an accompanying driver ![]() Cannot upgrade to a commercial licence CONTACT INFORMATION
The Office of Traffic Safety, Alberta TransportationRoom 109 Twin Atria, 4999 - 98 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Phone: (780) 422-8839 Toll Free: 310-0000 Email: debbie.lamoureux@gov.ab.ca Mike Caverhill Manager, Provincial Operations and Compliance Driver Programs and Licensing Standards Alberta Transportation Phone: (780) 427-7193 Email: Mike.Caverhill@gov.ab.ca |
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