Licence codes
South African driver's licence codes
Every code from A1 to EC. What each one lets you drive, and what the test involves.
Code A1
Motorcycle (≤125cc)
Motorcycles up to 125cc
Code A
Motorcycle (>125cc)
Motorcycles over 125cc
Code B
Light vehicle
Light motor vehicles up to 3,500kg
Legacy: Code 08
Code EB
Light vehicle + trailer
Light vehicle with heavy trailer
Code C1
Small truck
Vehicles 3,500kg–16,000kg (small truck)
Legacy: Code 10
Code C
Heavy truck
Vehicles over 16,000kg (heavy truck)
Legacy: Code 14
Code EC1
Small truck + trailer
Code C1 with heavy trailer
Code EC
Articulated truck
Articulated truck (interlink)
Legacy: Code 14