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Hello everyone,

What is the equivalent of california class C driver's license here in Canada? Espcially in MB.

Based on what i've read "'If you hold a valid driver’s licence from another jurisdiction, you may operate a motor vehicle in Manitoba for up to three months. After three months you will be required to exchange your valid out-of-province driver’s licence for an equivalent Manitoba licence without completing written and road tests."

US is part of jurisdiction but in California license is indicated class c. In manitoba the type of license is numbers.
 

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pedropil said:
Hello everyone,

What is the equivalent of california class C driver's license here in Canada? Espcially in MB.

Based on what i've read "'If you hold a valid driver’s licence from another jurisdiction, you may operate a motor vehicle in Manitoba for up to three months. After three months you will be required to exchange your valid out-of-province driver’s licence for an equivalent Manitoba licence without completing written and road tests."

US is part of jurisdiction but in California license is indicated class c. In manitoba the type of license is numbers.
Google is your friend. Here are the Manitoba license classes:

Class 1: Semi-trailer trucks including all vehicles in Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Class 2: Buses having a seating capacity of over 24 passengers (while carrying passengers), school buses having a seating capacity over 36 passengers (while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in Classes 3, 4 and 5.

Class 3: Trucks with more than two axles, including any combination of vehicles, OR a truck with two axles towing a vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,540 kilograms (but does not include a semi-trailer truck). Includes all vehicles in Classes 4 and 5.

Class 4: Taxis, ambulances and other emergency vehicles, buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers (while carrying passengers) and school buses with a seating capacity between 10 and 36 passengers
(while carrying passengers). Includes all vehicles in Class 5.

Class 5: Passenger cars, a bus while not carrying passengers, trucks with two axles, and any combination of vehicles consisting of a truck with two axles and a towed vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of up to 4,540 kilograms. May operate Class 3 vehicles if registered as a farm truck and the driver holds a Class 5l (Intermediate Stage) licence or 5F (Full Stage) licence. May operate a moped, if 16 years of age or older.
Note: A person must hold a valid minimum Class 5l (Intermediate Stage) licence to operate a special mobile machine, implement of husbandry or tractor on a provincial highway, or a highway within the municipal boundaries of a city, town, village or urban municipality. For further information please call 204-985–7000 or toll-free 1 800-665-2410.

Class 6: Motorcycles

Air Brake Endorsement permits the holder to drive vehicles equipped with air brakes in the class of vehicle for which the person is licensed. Drivers of a Class 3 truck registered as a farm truck equipped with air
brakes are exempt from this requirement.

1. A semi-trailer is a truck tractor and semi-trailer combined.
2. A bus is any vehicle with a seating capacity of at least 11 persons (including the driver) used primarily to carry passengers. It excludes vehicles used for personal transportation by the owner or with the owner’s permission.
3. School bus certificate is required. For further information contact Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, Pupil Transportation at 204-945–6900.
4. Mopeds are not allowed to be driven on highways with a speed limit exceeding 80 km/h, but may cross these highways.

You can find the document with this info here: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/ClassLicenceSystemBrochure.pdf It's on page 14.
 

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Thank you for the info but i've already read that one.

My questions is, in California it's Class C drivers lincese on what is the equivalent of that here in Canada especially in manitoba?

In manitoba the DL drivers License is categorized to 1 to 5 in California A B C.


California DMV

With a Basic Class C License:
a 2-axle vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less.
a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. gross or less.
a motorized scooter.
any housecar 40' or less.
A farmer or employee of a farmer may also drive:
any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less if used exclusively in agricultural operations and it is not for hire or compensation.



In Manitoba Public insurance:

based on this

If you hold a valid driver’s licence from another jurisdiction, you may operate a motor vehicle in Manitoba for up to three months. After three months you will be required to exchange your valid out-of-province driver’s licence for an equivalent Manitoba licence without completing written and road tests.

Jurisdiction Eligible to exchange for Manitoba Licence Class(es):

United States and its territories: American Samoa, Classes 5 and 6, Classes 1 – 4, only
Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, if the driver’s licence indicates
and U.S. Virgin Islands Commercial Driver's Licence (CDL).
If CDL is not indicated, further requirements may apply.
*Air Brake endorsement must be indicated.
If you live in a jurisdiction that uses a Graduated Driver Licensing
system, you will receive credit toward the appropriate stage for the
time you held your licence in your home jurisdiction.
 

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If a basic class C license is a regular drivers license in California, you should get it switched for a class 5 which is the regular drivers license in Manitoba.
 

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Thank you to all of you!