• 19 for a Class 1, 2 or 4 license

• 18 for a Class 3 license or heavy trailer endorsement

• A full-privilege B.C. driver’s license (Class 5 or 6) or an out-of-province equivalent.

• If you’re new to Canada, see moving to B.C.

• To become a Class 1 licensed commercial driver, you may need to complete B.C.’s new Class 1 Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) course. See the MELT FAQs for more information.

• To become a Class 1 licensed commercial driver, you may need to complete B.C.’s new Class 1 Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) course. See the MELT FAQs for more information.

• All fines and debts owing to ICBC must be paid.

Some medical conditions may prevent you from getting a commercial license. These include, but are not limited to:

• Certain types of epilepsy

• Certain psychiatric conditions

• Certain neurological conditions

• Certain heart conditions

• Certain diabetic conditions

• Certain sleep disorders

The existence of a medical condition does not necessarily mean you will be ineligible to obtain a commercial license. It is important that you disclose your conditions during your application process so that an individual determination can be made early in the process. To facilitate this, additional information about any relevant condition that you have may then be provided by your doctor when completing a Drivers Medical Examination Report.

If you’re an amputee or have another physical disability that may affect your driving ability, you might need a prosthetic device or specific vehicle modification to help you qualify.