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License restrictions & endorsement codes

A 3-minute lesson from the Indiana course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

Read time
3 minutes
Course unit
Endorsements, Renewals & Documents
Checkpoint questions
6
Source pages
17, 18

Restrictions and endorsements appear in the lower left-hand corner of your credential, and the back of the card explains them. The most common restrictions come from your vision screening.

Common vision restrictions:

  • Restriction B: glasses or contact lenses required when driving
  • Restriction F: outside rearview mirrors required when driving
  • Restriction G: daylight driving only
Handbook p. 17 ↗

Vision results and the restriction you get

Vision results and the restriction you get
ReadsVisionRestriction
Without glassesBoth eyes 20/20 to 20/40None
Without glassesOne eye 20/20–20/40, other 20/50 to blindF
With glassesOne eye 20/20–20/40, other 20/50 to blindBF
With glassesBoth eyes 20/40B
With glassesOne eye 20/50, other 20/70 to blindBFG
With glassesBoth eyes 20/70BFG
Handbook p. 17 ↗

License restriction codes: letters

License restriction codes: letters
CodeMeaning
BGlasses or contact lenses
CMechanical aid or adaptive device
DProsthetic aid
FOutside rearview mirror
GDaylight driving only
HMotorcycle: three-wheel bike only
JSpecific limitations
SMotorcycle with side car only
Handbook p. 17 ↗

License restriction codes: numbers

License restriction codes: numbers
CodeMeaning
2HTV conditional
3Photo exempt
5Conditional: operate under specific conditions
6Interlock device
7Seat belt exempt
8Medical condition
9Lawful temporary resident
Handbook p. 17 ↗

Endorsement codes

Endorsement codes
CredentialCodeEndorsement
Driver's licenseLMotorcycle
Driver's license2For hire
Identification cardBMotor driven cycle
Handbook p. 18 ↗

Restrictions that can appear on an ID card:

  • 3: Photo exempt
  • 7: Seat belt exempt
  • 9: Lawful temporary resident
Handbook p. 18 ↗

Know the rule

BMV examiners decide whether to issue a restricted license to a person whose disability affects normal operation of a standard-equipped vehicle.

Handbook p. 18 ↗

Know the rule

A restricted license may name specific equipment the driver needs, or other restrictions that fit the driver's needs.

Handbook p. 18 ↗

Put it into practice

Your vision screening shows both eyes at 20/40 with your glasses on. Your license gets restriction B, so you must wear glasses or contact lenses every time you drive.

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.

What does Restriction B mean on an Indiana credential?
  1. Daylight driving only
  2. Outside rearview mirrors required when driving
  3. Glasses or contacts required when driving
  4. An ignition interlock device is required

Answer: Glasses or contacts required when driving

Restriction B requires glasses or contact lenses when driving.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
What does Restriction G mean on an Indiana credential?
  1. Glasses or contact lenses required when driving
  2. Outside rearview mirrors required when driving
  3. Motorcycle three-wheel operation only
  4. Daylight driving only

Answer: Daylight driving only

Restriction G means daylight driving only.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
What does Restriction F mean on an Indiana credential?
  1. Outside rearview mirrors required when driving
  2. Glasses or contact lenses required when driving
  3. Daylight driving only
  4. An ignition interlock device is required

Answer: Outside rearview mirrors required when driving

Restriction F requires outside rearview mirrors when driving.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
Which restriction number marks a driver required to use an ignition interlock device?
  1. 2
  2. 6
  3. 5
  4. 9

Answer: 6

Restriction 6 designates an interlock device requirement.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
Where on an Indiana credential do restrictions and endorsements appear?
  1. The upper right-hand corner
  2. The lower right-hand corner
  3. The lower left-hand corner
  4. The back center

Answer: The lower left-hand corner

Restrictions and endorsements appear in the lower left-hand corner of your credential.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
Which restriction number denotes a lawful temporary resident on a credential?
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 9
  4. 7

Answer: 9

Restriction 9 designates a lawful temporary resident.

Handbook p. 17 ↗
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