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Limerick County Council,
County Hall, Dooradoyle,
County Limerick.

Tel: 061 49 60 00
Fax: 061 49 60 01
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Explanation of the various licence categories(eg A1,C1 etc)

Driving Licence categories CATEGORY Minimum Age Vehicle A1 16 Motorcycles with an engine size of 51-125cc and/or a speed capability over 45km/h, and with a power rating not exceeding 11kw, with or without sidecar. A 18 Motorcycles with or without sidecar. B 17 Vehicles with passenger accommodation for not more than 8 persons and with a design g.v.w. not exceeding 3,500kg. C1 18 Vehicles with passenger accommodation for not more than 8 persons and with a design g.v.w. over 3,500kg but not over 7,500kg. C 18 Vehicles with passenger accommodation for not more than 8 persons and with a design g.v.w. over 3,500kg. D1 21 Vehicles with passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons but not more than 16 persons. D 21 Vehicles with passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons. EB 17 Vehicles in category B with a trailer attached. EC1 18 Vehicles in category C1 with a trailer attached the combination must not exceed 12,000kg. EC 18 Vehicles in category C with a trailer attached. ED1 21 Vehicles in category D1 with a trailer attached the combination must not exceed 12,000kg. ED 21 Vehicles in category D with a trailer attached. M 16 Two-wheeled vehicles with an engine size not exceeding 50cc and/or a speed capability not more than 45km/h. W 16 Work vehicles and land tractors, with or without a trailer attached.