health and wellness | February 10, 2026

What is a Class 2 license in New Zealand?

What is a Class 2 license in New Zealand?

A class 2 licence holder can drive any rigid vehicle (other than a motorcycle) up to 18,000 kg gross laden weight (GLW), including with a light trailer up to 3,500 kg. They may also drive a combination vehicle (i.e. with a trailer exceeding 3,500 kg) up to 12,000 kg GCW.

How do you get a Class 2 Licence in NZ?

What do I need to do to get a Class 2 Learner Licence?

  1. You must have held a full NZ Class 1 (car) licence for at least 6 months.
  2. You’ll need to get a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to the NZTA in the last 5 years).
  3. Apply for a Class 2 Learner Licence at a licensing agency (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ).

What is a Class 2 truck NZ?

The holder of a full Class 2 can also drive: a special type vehicle that is an agricultural motor vehicle that runs on wheels with a GLW of more than 6000kg but not more than 18,000kg, if driven at a speed not exceeding 40km/h (with or without a W endorsement).

How much does it cost to get a Class 2 Licence NZ?

New or additional class of licence

Application feeTotal
Restricted licence (class 1 or 6)$48.20$134.80
Full licence (class 1 or 6)$49.60$109.50
Learner licence (class 2 to 5)$48.20$93.90
Full licence (class 2 to 5)$49.60$109.50

What is a Class 2 driver?

What is a Class 2 licence? A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg.

What is a Class 2 vehicle?

Full-size or half-ton pickups are usually under Class 2. Class 2 trucks can haul between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds on their beds. Sometimes, this class is split into two more categories — Class 2a and 2b. Class 2a trucks have a GVWR of 6,001 to 8,500 pounds, while Class 2b trucks have a GVWR of 8,501 to 10,000 pounds.

What weight can you drive on a Class 2?

An HGV Class 1 licence doesn’t place any restrictions on the weight of trailer that can be transported – this can be over 750kg. For more information on all of the licence types available visit the gov.uk website here.

What is a Class II truck?

What can I drive on a Class 2?

A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg. If you want to drive an articulated lorry you will need a Class 1 HGV licence.

What is a Class 1 and Class 2 driver?

The difference is very simple – a Class 1 licence allows you to drive a category C+E vehicle, which is basically an articulated lorry, or artic. A Class 2 licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle, or what is frequently referred to as a rigid.

What category is Class 2?

category C vehicle
What is a Class 2 licence? A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle.

Can I drive a Class 2 on a car licence?

A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg.