DRIVER'S HANDBOOK

Chapter 1: The Class Licence System and Graduated Driver Licensing

In this chapter
     

    Drug and Alcohol Restriction

    Class 5L (Learner)

    Minimum 9 months

    Passed knowledge Test →

    Learner Stage

    • minimum age 16 (151/2 if in a high school driver education course currently in progress)
    • must pass knowledge test
    • minimum nine months in this stage, excluding licence interruptions
    • cannot have drugs or alcohol in system
    • only supervising driver as front seat passenger
    • supervising driver must be a fully licensed driver for at least 36 months, and have less than .05 blood alcohol concentration and not fail a drug screening test
    • may carry passengers up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the rear of the vehicle
    • no towing permitted
    • may not operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
    • may not operate off-road vehicles along or across highway
    • may not obtain Authorized Instruction in Classes 1–4
    • may operate heavy and agricultural equipment while accompanied by a supervising driver

    Class 5I (Intermediate)

    Minimum 15 months

    Passed road test →   graduate to full stage→

    Intermediate Stage*

    • must pass Class 5 road test
    • minimum 15 months in this stage, excluding licence interruptions
    • cannot have drugs or alcohol in system
    • passenger limits:
      • from 5 a.m. to midnight: one passenger in the front seat and additional passengers in the back seat(s) up to the number of functioning seatbelts
      • from midnight to 5 a.m.: one passenger or, when accompanied by a qualified supervising driver in the front seat, additional passengers up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the back seat(s)
    • towing permitted
    • may operate heavy and agricultural equipment
    • may operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
    • may operate off-road vehicles along or across highway
    • may apply for Authorized Instruction in Class 2–4 if at least 18 years of age and meet medical standards
    • may not apply for Authorized Instruction in Class 1

    * Time served in the Intermediate Stage in Class 6 will be applied to the Intermediate Stage in Class 5. Therefore, a driver is only required to complete the Intermediate Stage once.

    Class 5F (Full)

    36 months

     

    Full Stage*

    • cannot have drugs or alcohol in system for first 36 months
    • may upgrade to Class 1F–4F after passing appropriate tests
    • may supervise after three years in Full Stage
    • may apply for Authorized Instruction in Class 1 if at least 18 years of age and meet medical standards.

    Keep your licence valid!

    The Manitoba driver’s licence is valid for up to five years. The driver’s licence charge and base driver premium are assessed annually and due for payment on your anniversary date, which is four months less one day after your birthday. For example, if your birthday is Sept. 21, your anniversary date is Jan. 20. If drivers in the Learner or Intermediate Stage don’t keep their licence active, they will not earn credit for the period of time they’re not licensed. If you own a vehicle, your Autopac will be renewed and expire at the same time as your driver's licence.