Minimum age for a car driving licence in Yukon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Yukon may issue a learner's licence from age 15; the learner must be accompanied by a co-driver who has held a licence for at least two years. Except for the learner's licence, an operator's licence is not issued to a person under 16.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
Notes
- Section 11(1) provides that, except as provided in section 9 (learner's licence), an operator's licence shall not be issued to a person under 16. Applicants under 18 need a parent's or guardian's signature unless self-supporting or married.
- The official yukon.ca and laws.yukon.ca pages returned an access error (HTTP 403) and could not be read, so no rule is stated.
- No age rule for visitors with a licence from outside the province or territory was found.
Sources
- Government of Yukon: Motor Vehicles Act, RSY 2002, c 153 (unofficial consolidation; Internet Archive snapshot of 18 September 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Yukon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
More rules in Yukon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants at the dwelling
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 50 km/h (unless posted)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Cycle (bicycle rules)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $18.51 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Full licence holders only
- 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
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.