The Government of Alberta is implementing a program to reduce barriers for farmers seeking a Class 1 driver’s license
The Government of Alberta has launched a Farm-Restricted Class 1 Driver’s License, which will allow eligible farmers to obtain a Class 1 license without completing a pre-licensing training program. This license will allow eligible farmers and their families to apply for a Class 1 license by completing a Class 1 knowledge and road test, vision screening, and a driver’s medical assessment. Drivers under this license will also be required to hold an air brakes endorsement.
To be eligible for the farm-restricted Class 1 license, a farmer is defined as someone:
- actively and directly farming, in Alberta;
- responsible for management decisions and operating costs;
- having control of the farming assets, either by holding title to the assets or having a rental agreement with the person holding title; and
- having annual farm commodity production worth at least $10,000 or $5,000 to $9,999 if the only other significant sources of income are Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security.
In addition to farmers as defined above, their family members are also eligible to apply.
The farm-restricted Class 1 will be subject to conditions, including only being valid in Alberta while engaged in transportation necessary for the farming operation. For more information and to apply, visit the Government of Alberta information page.
Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
855.319.2285
warren@RMAlberta.com
Wyatt Skovron
General Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com