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As your Calgary driver’s licence headquarters, Registry @ South Trail Crossing Ltd. is pleased to provide you with the following information. We are Government of Alberta authorized registry agents that serve you with a friendly and courteous staff. Learn more about our services.

Driver's Licence Classifications

For information on the following licence classes please go to the Service Alberta.

Class 5 Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL)

A Class 5 GDL driver’s licence permits the operation of:

Class 5 GDL Requirements

A client must:

Road Test Vehicle

Any two-axle motor vehicle except a motorcycle

Class 6 Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL)

A Class 6 driver’s licence permits the operation of:

Class 6 GDL Requirements

A client must:

Road Test Vehicle

A motorcycle without a sidecar

Graduated Driver’s Licence Program (GDL)

The Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) Program implemented May 20, 2003, is a two-stage program designed to permit newly licenced drivers the time to acquire, on a gradual basis, the support, skills and experience needed to safely operate a passenger car, light truck and/or motorcycle. The two stages are:

The GDL Program applies to all newly licenced Class 7, 5 and 6 drivers, regardless of age.

As of May 20, 2005 GDL clients are required to complete an Advanced Road Test to become a fully licensed driver. All clients will remain as a GDL probationary driver until they pass the Advanced Road Test and apply for a new, non-GDL driver’s licence. GDL clients cannot upgrade to a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 driver’s licence until they successfully exit the GDL Program.

Canadian Out of Province Drivers

As of May 20, 2005, clients from another Canadian jurisdiction who hold a driver’s licence equivalent to a Class 5, 6 or 5/6 must meet the Alberta GDL exit timelines before being issued a non-GDL driver’s licence.

Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers

Clients with a valid driver’s licence from a country that holds a Reciprocal Licensing Agreement with Alberta must meet the Alberta GDL exit timelines before being issued a non-GDL driver’s licence.

These countries are:

Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers

Clients with a valid driver’s licence from a country that does not hold a Reciprocal Licensing Agreement with Alberta must meet the Alberta GDL exit timelines and complete and pass the following to obtain a non-GDL licence:

Clients who do not have the required 2-year exit requirement or do not want to complete the Advanced Road Test will be placed in the GDL Licensing Program upon completing and passing the following:

Clients must provide proof of the date first licenced. For more information on how to be exempted from the GDL program please go to the Service Alberta website.

Condition Codes & Endorsements

A condition code is placed on a driver’s licence when it is determined that the client’s driving privileges require limitations/restrictions. Examples may include when a client:

An endorsement code is used when a client has completed one of the following endorsement courses:

The following is a list of condition codes or endorsements and their meaning:

A: Adequate Lenses – client does not meet the minimum vision requirements without corrective lenses

B: Special Conditions – client has condition that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

C: Periodic Medical – client has a medical condition that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; must provide a medical at time of renewal

D: Periodic Vision Report – client has a vision condition which may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; must provide a vision referral report completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at time of renewal (does not appear on the licence)

E: Periodic Driver Examination – client has a degenerative medical condition or borderline driving habits that affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; must pass a road test at time of renewal (does not appear on the licence)

F: Clients Temporarily Out of the Province – clients who are temporarily out of the province and require a replacement licence

H: Daylight Driving Only – client has a vision condition which may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

J: Both Outside Mirrors – client has restricted neck movement and is unable to shoulder check, total loss of hearing, or has vision restrictions

K: Automatic Transmission – client has lost the use of one or more limbs and is restricted to operating a vehicle equipped with automatic transmission

L: Adequate Hand Controls – client has lost the use of one or more limbs and is restricted to operating a vehicle with hand operated mechanical devices

M: Alberta Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) Review – client’s driver’s licence has been reinstated, however, continued monitoring is required by ATSB (does not appear on the licence)

N: Excludes Class 2 and 4 Operation – due to a medical condition the holder of a Class 1 licence is not allowed to operate vehicles in the Class 2 or 4 licence categories

Q: Air Brake Endorsement – client has successfully completed an air brake course (does not show on a Class 1 licence)

S: School Bus Endorsement – client has successfully completed a School Bus Endorsement program

T: Special Medical – client has a medical condition that affects their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; must provide a special medical at time of renewal (does not appear on the licence)

U: Completed Driver Course – client has successfully completed a driver education course (does not appear on the licence)

Expiry Terms

An expiry term establishes the period of time for which a driver’s licence is issued to a client based on the client’s:

A driver’s licence expiry date is issued for a:

Driver’s licences must not be issued for less than six months.

First Application Class 1, 2, and  4 Licences

18 - 39

5 Years

4 Years

40

4 Years

4 Years

41

3 Years

3 Years

42

2 Years

2 Years

43 - 62

2 Years

1 Year

63

1 Years

1 Year

64 and Over

1 Years

0 Year

Note: Clients must submit a satisfactory medical and pass a vision screening

REnewals class 1, 2, and 4 licences

18 - 39

5 Years

40

4 Years

41

3 Years

42

2 Years

43 - 62

2 Years

63

1 Years

64 and Over

1 Years

Note: Clients must submit a satisfactory medical and pass a vision screening

First Application Class 3, 5, 6, and  7 Licences

14 - 69

5 Years

5 Years

70

4 Years

4 Years

71

3 Years

3 Years

72

2 Years

2 Years

73

1 Year

1 Year

74

5 Years (Medical Required)

0 Year (No Medical Required)

75*

4 Years

4 Years

76*

3 Years

3 Years

77*

2 Years

2 Years

78 and Over*

2 Years

1 Year

*Clients must submit a satisfactory medical and pass a vision screening

REnewals class 3, 5, 6, and 7 licences

Up to age 70

5 Years

71

4 Years

72

3 Years

73

2 Years

74

1 Year

75*

4 Years

76*

4 Years

77*

3 Years

78 and Over*

2 Years

*Clients must submit a satisfactory medical and pass a vision screening