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Driver's License Class Codes


Commercial Driver License Class Code

Driver License ClassYou May Drive:You May Tow:Exceptions

A

Any single combination of vehicles

Any trailer

Motorcycles


Endorsements may be required

B

Motor vehicles 26,001 or more pounds (GVW)

Trailers 10,000 pounds or less

Combination of Class F (tractor) and Class G (trailer) Motorcycles


Endorsements may be required

C

Motor vehicles under 26,001 pounds (GVW)

Trailers 10,000 pounds or less

Motorcycles


Endorsements required



Commercial Driver License Endorsements


Endorsement CodeAuthorizes:

T

Double/Triple Trailer

TPXS

All CDL Endorsements

P

Passenger Transport

S

School Bus Authorized

N

Tank Vehicle

H

Hazardous Materials

X

N and H Combined



Non-Commercial Driver License Class Codes


Driver License ClassYou May Drive:You May Tow:Exceptions

A

Any non-commercial vehicle

Any non-commercial trailer

Commercial Motor Vehicles Motorcycles

B

Any single or combination of non-commercial motor vehicles

Any non-commercial trailer

Commercial Motor Vehicles Motorcycles Combination of Class F (tractor) and Class G (trailer)

C

Any non-commercial combination of motor vehicles with a GVW less than 26,001 pounds

Any non-commercial

Commercial Motor Vehicles Motorcycles

M

Motorcycles

Motorcycle trailer

Commercial Motor Vehicles



Restriction Codes


CodeExplanation

B

Corrective Lenses

C

Special brakes, hand controls or other (see restriction card)

D

Prosthetic Aid

E

Automatic Transmission

F

Outside Mirror

G

Limited to Daylight Only

H

Limited (see restriction card)

I

Limited (see restriction card)

J

Other (see restriction card)

K

CDL Intrastate Only

L

Vehicles without Airbrakes

M

Except Class A Bus

N

Except Class A & B Bus

O

Except Tractor Trailer

Z

Organ Donor, Hearing/Speech Impaired


Information is also available on driver record codes.

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