Do ‘U’ have the right licence?
A new requirement for drivers to hold a ‘Class U’ licence for Ultra High-Powered Vehicles (UHPV) came into effect on December 1, 2024.
A UHPV is any vehicle, other than a bus, motorbike or motor trike that has both
a gross vehicle mass of up to 4.5 tonnes
a power to weight ratio of 276 kilowatts per tonne or more.
The responsibility of knowing if your vehicle is a ‘Supercar’ or ‘Hypercar’ belongs with the driver. If a vehicle is a UHPV, this information will be displayed on EzyReg website and phone app by inputting the registration plate into the ‘High Powered Vehicle’ tab. If the Department for Infrastructure and Transport has deemed a vehicle as a Ultra High-Powered Vehicle, the search will deliver a flagged result. A UHPV endorsement is required on a person’s licence.
To apply for a ‘U’ Class licence, you must complete an online U Class Licence course.
The course is designed to teach:
How to safely operate a Ultra High-Powered Vehicle
The risks associated with driving a Ultra High-Powered Vehicle
Safety features of a Ultra High-Powered Vehicle, including Electronic Stability Control, Automated Emergency Braking and other automated intervention systems.
To be eligible for a U class licence, you must hold an unconditional (full) or probationary Car (c) class licence or higher. If you only have a motorbike licence, you cannot apply.
UHPV drivers visiting South Australia can travel on their interstate C (car) class licence.
To apply for a U class licence, an eligible person must first pass the online U Class Licence Course.
To apply for a U class licence, visit mySAGOV account to create an account or sign in.
Once you have signed in, you can access the course by clicking on the ‘Services’ tab and selecting the course from the drop-down menu.
As you progress through the course you will be quizzed on your knowledge through a range of multiple-choice questions. You must complete an assessment at the end of the course to pass.
A practical (on-road) driving assessment is not required.
Once the U Class Licence course is completed, apply for a replacement licence via your mySAGOV account so the U class appears on the licence.