Class 4 Training Program
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In British Columbia, Class 4 licences are available in two categories—restricted and unrestricted—based on the number of passengers you plan to carry. Both options are designed for drivers responsible for transporting people and require a high level of skill, safety, and professionalism.
- Passenger Limit: Allows you to transport up to 10 passengers (including the driver)
- Vehicle Types:
- Includes taxis and limousines, ride-hailing vehicles, ambulances, shuttle vehicles,
- a ny vehicle or combination allowed under Class 5
- Licence Purpose: Designed for drivers providing paid passenger transportation services
- Upgrade Option: Can be upgraded to Class 4 unrestricted for carrying more passengers (up to 25)
To obtain your Class 4 Restricted/Unrestricted licence in BC, you must be at least 19 years old, hold a full Class 5 or 6 licence, and complete the following steps:
- Prepare for the ICBC knowledge test
- Book and pass the Class 4 written exam at ICBC
- Complete training and gain practical driving experience
- Book and pass the ICBC road test to earn your Class 4 Restricted licence
- Complete a Commercial Driver Medical Report and submit it to ICBC
- Passenger Capacity: Allows you to transport up to 25 passengers (including the driver)
- Vehicle Types: Includes school buses, special activity buses, vehicles like HandyDART, ambulances,
- a ny vehicle or combination allowed under Class 5
- Licence Scope: Covers all vehicles under Class 4 restricted, plus higher-capacity passenger vehicles
- Licence Purpose: Designed for professional drivers responsible for transporting larger groups safely
To enroll in the Class 4 Restricted/Unrestricted program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 19 years old
- Hold or have previously held a full-privilege Class 5 or Class 6 licence (or an equivalent from another province)
- Have fewer than four penalty point offences in the past two years and no motor-vehicle-related Criminal Code convictions in the last three years
- Have no outstanding fines, tickets, or debts with ICBC or the province
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