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Commercial Driver’s License
- 1/30If you drive a truck over 3.5 tonnes
Category C covers heavy trucks C1 is for vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.
When operating a combination truck and trailer
CE is for large truck-trailer combinations C1E covers medium vehicles with heavy trailers.
To drive a city bus or coach
Category D is mandatory for passenger transport vehicles with more than 8 seats.
If the bus route is under 50 km and you are 18
Drivers aged 18 can drive short-route buses without passengers or under supervision.
When applying for Category D at age 23
From 23, full access to bus driving is granted without distance limits.
If you’re 21 and driving passengers under 50 km
At 21, you can drive short-distance passenger routes as per Code 109.
When applying for a Category C1 licence
Category C1 is available from 18 years for medium trucks.
If applying for Category C
Full truck licence (C) requires a minimum age of 21.
When applying for Category CE
CE licence applicants must already hold a Category C licence.
To obtain a Category D licence
For unrestricted bus operation, age 24 is the standard requirement.
If you drive professionally
A CPC (Code 95) is mandatory for commercial truck and bus drivers.
When your licence includes Code 95
Code 95 confirms CPC training completion on the licence.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alcolock
Code 107 restricts driving to alcohol interlock-equipped vehicles.
When you renew a C or D licence
C and D categories must be renewed every 5 years regardless of age.
When you turn 60 with a D or DE licence
Bus drivers aged 60 to 68 must pass yearly physical and mental tests.
If you’re over 68 with a D licence
Bus operation is banned beyond 68 years under Swedish law.
When you turn 65 with a CE licence
Heavy articulated trucks require medical clearance for drivers 65+.
To upgrade from C1 to C or D1 to D
Upgrades between licence categories require proof of driving history and health.
If you plan to transport passengers professionally
Driving buses for hire needs Category D plus Code 95 CPC.
When transporting goods for pay
Goods transport operators must be CPC-certified with a C or CE licence.
When your driving test is passed
New licence holders must maintain a clean record for 2 years.
If your licence has Code 103
Code 103 means the licence is restricted to non-commercial driving.
When applying for a driver trainer role
Special instructor codes apply depending on vehicle type (A, B, C, D).
If your vehicle has at least 3 wheels
This code authorizes three-wheel operation.
If your vehicle has an illegal modification
Driving altered heavy vehicles may result in revocation or seizure.
When you operate under a national Category AM
Category AM is limited to moped-type vehicles below 50cc.
If you fail the CPC exam
Failure to complete CPC training disqualifies you from professional driving.
When applying for C1E licence
C1E expands the towing capacity beyond 750 kg.
If you transport dangerous goods
Special ADR certificates are needed for hazardous materials.
When renewing a CPC certificate
Drivers must update their CPC every 5 years through refresher courses.