Minimum age for a car driving licence in Northwest Territories (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The Northwest Territories issues the Class 7 learner's licence from age 15; learners drive with an experienced supervisor, carry no other passengers and may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The learner's licence is held for at least one year, and the probationary Class 5P licence needs age 16. Class 5P is held for 12 months suspension-free before the full Class 5.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | The learner's licence is held for at least one year. The probationary Class 5P licence needs age 16 or over, and is held for 12 months suspension-free before upgrading to Class 5. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Supervised driving hours requiredCar (category B) driving licence | No number of supervised hours is stated; the learner's licence (Class 7) must be held for at least one year. [1] |
| Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | Learners (Class 7) may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. [1] |
| Passenger limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | Learners (Class 7) may not carry any passengers other than the supervisor. [1] |
Notes
- The Northwest Territories: licences are issued in stages. The age shown is that of the first (learner) stage, which allows driving only with a supervisor.
- No age rule for visitors with a licence from outside the province or territory was found.
Sources
- Government of the Northwest Territories: Get a driver’s licence for the first time (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Northwest Territories and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Minimum age for a car licence | Earliest age to drive a car supervised | Driving before the minimum age | Visitors on a foreign licence: age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | 16 (Class 5P, after a year as a learner) | 15, with a supervisor (24 months' experience) | Class 5P from 16 after one year as a learner | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Yukon | 16 | 15 (learner's licence) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| British Columbia | ⚠ Not yet verified | 16, with a supervisor aged 22+ (from 19 Oct 2026) | L at 16, N road test, then record check (from 19 Oct 2026) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Alberta | 16 (Class 5-GDL, after 12 months as a learner) | 14, with a supervisor aged over 18 | Class 5-GDL from 16 after 12 months; full at 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Saskatchewan | 16 (Class 5, after 9 months as a learner) | 16, supervised (15 with driver education) | 15 with high school driver education | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nunavut | 16 (Class 5) | 15 (Class 7 learner's licence) | Class 5 from 16 with a learner's licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Northwest Territories
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants per household
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: No minimum (12 advised)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, unless the Fire Marshal authorises
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $17.20 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% (24-hour suspension) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero (novice, under 22)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.