Which license for which category of vehicles?

Verified 17 January 2023 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior

What license to drive a motorcycle 125? A quad? A van? We will tell you which license to have for each vehicle category.

The following licenses authorize the driving of a moped :

However, you do not need a permit if you were born before 1988.

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Motorcycle 125 light

The following licenses authorize the driving of a light motorcycle :

Intermediate power motorcycle

The following licenses authorize the driving of a intermediate power motorcycle :

Large engine capacity regardless of power

The A permit allows the driving of a motorcycle, with or without side-car, regardless of its power.

The A license can be obtained by taking a training (7 hours) after 2 years of holding the category A2.

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Vehicle of category L5e with a maximum power output of 15 kW

3-wheeled vehicle, equipped with an engine capacity exceeding 50 cm³. Maximum speed greater than 45 km/h. Unladen weight less than or equal to 1000 kg

3-wheeled vehicle, equipped with an engine capacity exceeding 50 cm³. Maximum speed greater than 45 km/h. Unladen weight less than or equal to 1000 kg

The following licenses authorize the driving of a L5e vehicle with a power of 15 kW: titleContent maximum (20 ch: titleContent):

Vehicle of category L5e with a power output exceeding 15 kW

3-wheeled vehicle, equipped with an engine capacity exceeding 50 cm³. Maximum speed greater than 45 km/h. Unladen weight less than or equal to 1000 kg

3-wheeled vehicle, equipped with an engine capacity exceeding 50 cm³. Maximum speed greater than 45 km/h. Unladen weight less than or equal to 1000 kg

The following licenses authorize the driving of a L5e vehicle more than 15 power kW: titleContent (20 ch: titleContent):

The following licenses authorize the driving of a light motor quadricycle (cart):

However, you do not need a permit if you were born before 1988.

kW: titleContent

The following licenses authorize the driving of a heavy-duty motor quad :

Without trailer

The B-permit authorizes the driving of a vehicle (car or van) which has the following 3 characteristics:

  • Used for the transport of persons or goods
  • PTAC less than or equal to 3,5 tons
  • Maximum 9 seating positions (driver included)
With trailer

The following licenses authorize the operation of a passenger vehicle: category B (car, van) coupled to a trailer:

Tableau - Permit required in the case of a trailer coupled to a category B vehicle

Weight of trailer

Permit required

750 kg maximum

B Permit

  • PTAC over 750 kg
  • Sum of PTAC: titleContent  (car + trailer): 3 500 kg maximum

B Permit

  • PTAC over 750 kg
  • Sum of PTAC (car + trailer): greater than 3 500 kg but not more than 4 250 kg

B license with additional entry 96)

(96 is obtained by following a 7-hour training course)

  • PTAC greater than 750 kg but not exceeding 3 500 kg
  • Sum of PTACs (vehicle + trailer) greater than 4 250 kg

BE Permit

Trailer of more than 3.5 tons of PTAC: titleContent

C1E Permit

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1/Permit B

License B authorizes the driving of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3 500 kilograms.

- This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the PTAC of the trailer is less than or equal to 750 kilograms.

- This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the TCCA of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms, provided that the sum of the TCCA of the combination, vehicle and trailer, does not exceed 3 500 kilograms.

2/License B96

License B96 authorizes the operation of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3,500 kilograms.

This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the TCCA of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms, provided that the sum of the TCCA of the combination, vehicle and trailer, does not exceed 4 250 kilograms.

3/BE Permit

The BE license authorizes the driving of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3 500 kilograms.

This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer with a TCCA of not more than 3 500 kg where the sum of the TCCAs of the vehicle and trailer combination exceeds 4 250 kg.

Without trailer

The B-permit authorizes the driving of a motorhome which has the following 3 characteristics:

  • Assigned to the transportation of persons
  • PTAC less than or equal to 3,5 tons
  • Maximum 9 seating positions (driver included)
With trailer

The following licenses authorize the operation of a passenger vehicle: category B (camper of up to 3,5 tons) coupled with a trailer:

Tableau - Permit required in the case of a trailer coupled to a category B vehicle

Weight of trailer

Permit required

750 kg maximum

B Permit

  • PTAC over 750 kg
  • Sum of PTAC: titleContent  (car + trailer): 3 500 kg maximum

B Permit

  • PTAC over 750 kg
  • Sum of PTAC (car + trailer): greater than 3 500 kg but not more than 4 250 kg

B license with additional entry 96)

(96 is obtained by following a 7-hour training course)

  • PTAC greater than 750 kg but not exceeding 3 500 kg
  • Sum of PTACs (vehicle + trailer) greater than 4 250 kg

BE Permit

Trailer of more than 3.5 tons of PTAC: titleContent

C1E Permit

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1/Permit B

License B authorizes the driving of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3 500 kilograms.

- This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the PTAC of the trailer is less than or equal to 750 kilograms.

- This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the TCCA of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms, provided that the sum of the TCCA of the combination, vehicle and trailer, does not exceed 3 500 kilograms.

2/License B96

License B96 authorizes the operation of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3,500 kilograms.

This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer when the TCCA of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms, provided that the sum of the TCCA of the combination, vehicle and trailer, does not exceed 4 250 kilograms.

3/BE Permit

The BE license authorizes the driving of a vehicle with a total authorized laden weight (TCAW) not exceeding 3 500 kilograms.

This vehicle may be coupled to a trailer with a TCCA of not more than 3 500 kg where the sum of the TCCAs of the vehicle and trailer combination exceeds 4 250 kg.

The following licenses authorize the operation of a motorhome over 3.5 tons (less than 7.5 tons):

If you are driving abroad, code 79 must be affixed to the driving license (motorhome/motorhome code including the PTAC exceeds 3,5 tons).

Warning  

You may not drive a motorhome of more than 3.5 tons with the following B licenses:

  • B license issued on or after January 20, 1975
  • B permit issued before January 20, 1975, invalidated or canceled after that date
  • B permit issued before 20 January 1975 obtained by exchange of a permit issued by another State (European (or not) where the exchange took place after January 20, 1975
  • B license issued before January 20, 1975 obtained following the validation of a professional diploma when this validation took place after January 20, 1975
  • B license issued before January 20, 1975 obtained following the conversion of a military driving license where the conversion took place after January 20, 1975

The following licenses authorize the operation of a truck including PTAC: titleContent is between 3,5 and 7,5 tons:

The following licenses authorize the operation of a truck including PTAC: titleContent is more than 7,5 tons:

  • Permit C if the TCCA of the trailer does not exceed 750 kg 
  •  EC Permit if the TCCA of the trailer exceeds 750 kg

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Bus or bus with more than 9 seats (including driver)

The following licenses authorize the driving of a bus or coach more than 9 seatsincluding driver:

Coach or bus for up to 17 seats (including driver)

The following licenses authorize the driving of a bus or coach 17 seats maximum, including the driver, and Maximum length 8 m  :

  • D1 Permit
  • D1 Permit if there is a trailer with PTAC: titleContent is 750 kg maximum
  • D1E Permit if there is a trailer with a PTAC exceeding 750 kg

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Vehicle attached to an agricultural or forestry holding, ETA or Cuma

ETA: establishment of agricultural works

Cuma: cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment

ETA: establishment of agricultural works

Cuma: cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment

You do not need to have a license to drive a vehicle or an agricultural or forestry appliance if the 3 conditions the following are completed:

  • The vehicle is attached to a holding agricultural or forestry, ETA: titleContent or to a Cuma: titleContent
  • You have 16 years or older
  • You drive during the exercise of the activity agricultural or forestry

Vehicle with a maximum speed of 40 km/h

The B-permit authorizes the driving of an agricultural or forestry vehicle or apparatus, or equivalent vehicle, the speed of which is 40 km/h maximum.

Vehicle with a speed exceeding 40 km/h

The following licenses authorize the driving of an agricultural or forestry vehicle or apparatus, or similar vehicle, the speed of which is greater than 40 km/h :

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