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C - Large Goods Vehicles

United Kingdom

Jurisdiction: UK

Minimum legal age21 years252 months

About this requirement

Driving licence category C entitles the holder to drive large goods vehicles over 7,500 kg MAM with trailers up to 750 kg. The minimum legal age to obtain a category C driving licence is generally 21 years (252 months) in the UK. In Northern Ireland, this minimum age is reduced to 18 years for registered employees under training agreements or specified public service roles.

Sources and evidence

Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 No. 542External source ↗

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