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Restriction codes and carrying your license

A 2-minute lesson from the Georgia course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

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Read time
2 minutes
Course unit
Your License
Checkpoint questions
4
Source pages
7, 8

DDS can place restrictions on your license whenever there is good cause, to make sure you drive safely. Each restriction appears on the license as a code, and one license can carry several codes.

Know the rule

Any restriction DDS imposes appears on your license. The DDS restriction code table lists "A" for no restrictions and "B" for corrective lenses required (the text on p.7 says an "X" appears when there are none).

Handbook p. 7 ↗

Selected letter codes

Selected letter codes
CodeMeaning
BCorrective lenses required
CVehicle mechanical aids required
DProsthetic aids required
GDaylight hours only
JAutomatic transmission required
QNo passengers allowed
RNo highway/interstate
YHearing aid required
Handbook p. 8 ↗

Number codes:

  • 1: bioptic lenses required
  • 2: pursuant to court order
  • 3: ignition interlock device restrictions apply
  • 4: HPVL restrictions apply, no interlock
  • 5: business purpose only
  • 6: to and from medical only
  • 7: to and from school only
  • 8: ignition interlock required
  • 9: limited permit, no interlock
Handbook p. 8 ↗

Other letter codes:

  • S: power brakes or steering required
  • T: accompanied by disabled parent
  • U: accompanied by visually impaired parent
  • V: medical variance
  • W: valid farm waiver required
Handbook p. 8 ↗

Know the rule

You must have the appropriate license or permit in your possession whenever you drive in Georgia.

Handbook p. 8 ↗

Know the rule

If you're stopped while driving, you must show your license or permit to any law enforcement officer who asks for it.

Handbook p. 8 ↗

Put it into practice

Your license shows restriction code G. That means daylight hours only, so you may not drive after dark. A code 7 would limit you to driving to and from school.

Check your understanding

Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.

On a Georgia license, which restriction code means corrective lenses are required?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. G
  4. X

Answer: B

The DDS License Restriction Codes table lists B as corrective lenses required.

Handbook p. 8 ↗
What must you do if a law enforcement officer asks to see your license while you are driving?
  1. Show it to the officer on request
  2. Show it only if you are formally arrested
  3. Show it only if you receive a ticket
  4. Tell the officer your license number instead

Answer: Show it to the officer on request

You must have your license in your possession while driving and display it to an officer upon request.

Handbook p. 8 ↗
DDS is authorized to place restrictions on your license for what reason?
  1. Only for commercial license holders
  2. Only if you request one voluntarily
  3. Whenever good cause exists for safety
  4. Only after a license has already been suspended once

Answer: Whenever good cause exists for safety

DDS may impose restrictions whenever there is good cause to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Handbook p. 7 ↗
You are allowed to drive in Georgia without your license in your possession as long as you can recite your license number.
  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

You must have your license or permit in your possession while driving and display it to police on request.

Handbook p. 8 ↗
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