Driver License Endorsements and Restrictions

  • 2.10.2 - Restriction Codes Appearing on Commercial Driver Licenses Only Vehicles W/O Air Brakes - issued to those who have not passed the required written and/or skills tests for the operation of vehicles with air brakes. CDL-Intrastate Only (CMV) - issued to those who are authorized to operate commercial motor vehicles inside Florida only.
  • 2.10.2 - Restriction Codes Appearing on Commercial Driver Licenses Only. Vehicles W/O Air Brakes - issued to those who have not passed the required written and/or skills tests for the operation of vehicles with air brakes. CDL-Intrastate Only (CMV) - issued to those who are authorized to operate commercial motor vehicles inside Florida only.

A resident who holds a valid Florida chauffeur license may continue to operate vehicles for which a CLASS D driver license is required until the chauffeur license expires. This includes farmers and emergency vehicle operators who are exempt. CLASS E: Motor vehicles less than 8,000 LBS. A resident who holds a valid Florida operator license may continue to operate vehicles for which a CLASS E driver license is required, until the operator license expires. Florida CDL Restriction Codes and Descriptions L - If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an 'L' no full air brake restriction placed on their license.

Endorsements

Individuals may apply for an endorsement to be placed on their driver license. Depending on the type of endorsement, an individual may be required to provide additional information, complete a separate application, or pass a knowledge test specific to the type of endorsement the individual is seeking.

Dolphin emulator wii download. The types of endorsements an individual can apply for are listed in the chart below:

Endorsement Types
Endorsement CodeDescription
HAuthorizes the transportation of hazardous material (CDL only)
NAuthorizes the operation of a tank vehicle (CDL or CLP only)
PAuthorizes the operation of a vehicle transporting passengers (CDL or CLP only)
SAuthorizes the operation of a school bus (CDL or CLP only)
TAuthorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight
XAuthorizes the operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle (CDL only)

Florida

Restrictions

A restriction code may be placed on any type of driver license. This is not meant to interfere with an individual’s driving but to make the individual a better driver. Individuals who wish to have a restriction code removed should contact their local driver license office.

The chart below describes the most common types of restrictions that may be placed on a driver license:

Restriction Types
Restriction CodeDescription
AWith corrective lenses
BA licensed driver 21 years of age or older must be in the front seat
CDaytime driving only
DSpeed not to exceed 45 mph
ENo manual transmission equipped CMV
FMust hold valid learner license to MM/DD/YY
GTRC 545.424 applies until MM/DD/YY
HVehicle not to exceed 26,000 lbs. GVWR
IMotorcycle not to exceed 250cc
JLicensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight
KIntrastate only
LNo air brake equipped CMV
MNo Class A passenger vehicle
NNo Class A and B passenger vehicle
ONo tractor-trailer CMV
PStated on license
QA licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class B)
RA licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class C)
SOutside rearview mirror or hearing aid
TAutomatic transmission
UApplicable prosthetic devices
VMedical variance documents required
WPower steering
XNo cargo in CMV tank vehicle
YValid Texas vision or limb waiver required
ZNo full air brake equipped CMV
P1For Class M TRC 545.424 until MM/DD/YY
P2To/from work/school
P3To/from work
P4To/from school
P5To/from work/school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat
P6To/from work or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat
P7To/from school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat
P8With telescopic lens
P9LOFS 21 or over, bus only
P10LOFS 21 or over, school bus only
P11Bus not to exceed 26,000 GVWR
P12Passenger CMVs restricted to Class C only
P13LOFS 21 or over in vehicle equip with air brake
P14Operation Class B exempt vehicle authorized
P15Operation Class A exempt vehicle authorized
P16If CMV, school buses (interstate)
P17If CMV, government vehicles (interstate)
P18If CMV, only transporting personal property (interstate)
P19If CMV, transporting corpse/sick/injure (interstate)
P20If CMV, privately transporting passengers (interstate)
P21If CMV, fire/rescue (interstate)
P22If CMV, intra-city zone drivers (interstate)
P23If CMV, custom harvesting (interstate)
P24If CMV, transporting bees/hives (interstate)
P25If CMV, use in oil/water well service/drill
P26If CMV, for operation of mobile crane
P27HME Expiration Date MM/DD/YY
P28FRSI CDL valid MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY
P29FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt B vehicles
P30FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt A vehicles
P31Class C only; no taxi/bus/emergency vehicle
P32Other
P33No passengers in CMV bus
P34No express or highway driving
P35Restricted to operation of three–wheeled MC
P37Occ/Essent need DL-no CMV–see court order
P38Applicable vehicle devices
P39Ignition Interlock required
P40Vehicle not to exceed Class C
In order to drive certain types of vehicles with a commercial driver's license (CDL), it may be necessary to add an endorsement

Florida License Restriction Codes California

or remove a restriction. In either case, additional testing and fees will be required.

CDL Endorsements

After you have satisfied the requirements for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver's license, you may also need to pass additional written and road driving tests to operate special types of commercial motor vehicles.

Below is a list of the federal endorsement codes you may need in addition to your CDL and what tests will be required by your state.

  • H Endorsement: Required for vehicles containing hazardous materials.
    • Requires a written knowledge test.
  • N Endorsement: Permits you to operate tank vehicles.
    • Requires an additional written knowledge test.
  • P Endorsement: Allows you to operate a vehicle that carries over a specified number of passengers (the exact number may depend on your state).
    • Requires written knowledgeANDroad skills tests.
  • S Endorsement: Permits theoperation of a school bus.
    • Requires written knowledge AND road skills tests.
    • ALSO requires separate application forms, fees, and background checks. See our guide to passenger and school bus endorsements.
  • T Endorsement: Allows you to tow a double or triple trailer.
    • Requires an additional knowledge test.
  • X Endorsement: Combination endorsement for HAZMAT and tank vehicles.
    • Requires a written knowledge test.

Check with your state to determine the exact process required for adding an endorsement to your commercial driver license.

Texas Drivers License Restriction Codes

CDL Restrictions

A restriction placed on your commercial driver's license may keep you from operating certain types of vehicles.

Common federal CDL restriction codes are listed below:

  • E Restriction: Prohibits you from operating vehicles with a manual transmission.
    • Occurs when you take your skills test in a CMV with automatic transmission.
  • L Restriction: Prohibitsoperation of a vehicle containing a full air brake system.
    • Occurs if you:
      • Fail the Air Brakes Knowledge Test.
      • Incorrectly identify air brake system components.
      • Fail to properly conduct an air brakes system check.
      • Take the road skill test in a CMV lacking a full air brake system.
  • Z Restriction: Also prohibits you from driving a CMV with full air brakes.
    • Occurs if you tested in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system.
  • M Restriction: Restricts you to operating a Class B or C passenger vehicle/school bus ONLY.
    • Occurs if you possess a Class A CDL, but earned your passenger/school bus endorsement driving a Class B vehicle.
  • N Restriction: Restricts you to operating a Class C passenger vehicle/school bus ONLY.
    • Occurs when you possess a Class B CDL, but earned your passenger/school bus endorsement driving a Class C vehicle.
  • Restriction: Prohibits you from driving any Class A vehicle that has a fifth wheel connection.
    • Occurs when you take your skills test in a CMV that has a non-fifth wheel connection, such as a pintle hook.
  • V Restriction: Indicates that a medical variance has been reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
    • This may occur, for instance, if you have a vision or diabetic waiver issued by the FMCSA.

Depending on your state, there may be additional restriction codes that can be placed on your CDL license.

Removing a CDL Restriction

California License Restriction Codes

If you wish to remove a restriction from your CDL, you may be required to complete or provide:

  • Additional written knowledge tests.
  • Additional road skills tests.
    • This includes testing in a vehicle meeting the requirements indicated by the restriction.
  • Further medical evaluations.
  • Payment of additional fees.