CDL restriction codes are used by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to indicate certain limitations or requirements for Class A CDL holders. These codes are important because they help make sure the safety and security of drivers, passengers, and other road users. Some common California CDL restriction codes include restriction code 50, which requires the driver to wear corrective lenses while driving, and restriction code 46, which restricts the driver from operating a vehicle with automatic transmission. Other CDL restriction codes may indicate the need for a hearing aid or for a driver to operate a commercial vehicle only within a certain geographic area. It is important for Class A CDL holders to be familiar with the California DMV restriction code list to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
The License CDL Endorsement Codes/DMV restriction codes are as follows For more info please check:
The Endorsements provide many additional benefits and liberties.
The License Endorsement codes are printed on the anterior side of your license on the line beneath the "Expiration date" field printed after the character "E."
The descriptions of endorsements are printed on the posterior side of the licensed document.
Driver License Endorsement Codes For Non-Commercial and Commercial Drivers
FFarm Class A VehiclesGFarm Class B VehiclesHHazardous MaterialsMMetal CoilNTank VehiclesPPassenger TransportRRecreational Vehicles GVWR over 26,000 lbsSSchool BusTDoubles/TriplesWTow TruckXTank/Hazmat
CDL License Restriction Codes For Non-Commercial and Commercial Drivers
The federal limitations are legally binding restrictions on the commercial driving license. The License restriction codes are printed on the anterior end of the license on the line under the "Expiration date" and "E" Endorsement Fields, after the letter "R." The description of any restriction that you have is at the posterior end of the licensed document.
AAccel Left of BrakeA1Temporary VisitorA2Problem Driver (Class D only)A3Med Cert Exemption (Commercial Class Only)A4Ignition Interlock Device (The interlock device is not required in a motor vehicle owned by the licensee's employer if the vehicle is used in course of the licensee's employment. The employer must consent to the use of the vehicle without the device.)BCorrective LensesCMechanical AidDProsthetic DevicesENo manual transmission equipped CMV (Commercial Class only.)E1Automatic TransmissionFOutside mirrorsF1A hearing aid or full-view mirrorGDaylight driving onlyHLimited to employmentILimited Use Auto Max 40 MPHI1Limited Use MCY Max 40 MPH (Motorcycle class only)I2Limited Use MCY Max 30 MPH (Motorcycle class only)I3Limited Use MCY Max 20 MPH (Motorcycle class only)I4Three Wheel MCY (Motorcycle class only)KCDL intrastate (No operation out NYS for commerce) Only (Commercial Class only)LNo airbrake equipped CMV (Commercial Class only)L1No airbrake equipped Class A CMV (Commercial Class only)L2No airbrake equipped Class B CMV (Commercial Class only)MNo Class A Passenger VEH (Commercial Class only)NNo Class A and B Passenger VEH (Commercial Class only)N1No vehicle designed for 15 or more adult passengers (Commercial Class only)N2No vehicle designed for 8 or more adult passengers (Commercial Class only)ONo Tractor/ Trailer CMV (Commercial Class only)O1No Tractor/ Trailer CMV / Truck not over 26,000 GVWR (Commercial Class only)O2No Tractor/ Trailer CMV / Truck not over 18,000 GVWR (Commercial Class only)PNo Passengers in CMV bus (Commercial Learner Permit only)P1Power BrakesQPower SteeringRBuilt-up Seat/ Ped/ ShoeUHand-Operated BrakeVMedical Variance (Commercial Class only)V1Foot Operating BrakeWNo vehicle over 18,000 lbsXNo cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle (Commercial Learner Permit only)X1Full hand ControlYShoulder Harness UseZNo Full airbrake equipped CMV (Commercial Class only)Z1Wheel Spinner4Telescope Lens 45No access limit Rds
Additional Information
Every Class A CDL, B, and C license which are issued by the 50 states are having its "CDL" or "Commercial Driver License" in the front end of the license. Commercial drivers across the nation are supposed to carry articulated classes of a license issued under federal regulations of their state of residency.
Some Important Abbreviations
CMVCommercial Motor VehicleCDLCommercial Driver's LicenseLBSPoundsGVWRGross Vehicle Weight RatingMTCY ONLYMotorcycle onlyMTCY ALSOMotorcycle ALSO<Less Than
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