Letters and numbers printed on your license add privileges (endorsements) or set conditions (restrictions). Common test questions ask what the corrective-lens, daylight-only, and motorcycle codes mean.
Endorsements
| Code | Endorsement |
|---|---|
| H | Hazardous materials |
| M | Motorcycle |
| N | Tanker |
| P | Passenger |
| S | School bus |
| T | Double or triple trailer |
| X | Hazmat and tanker |
| Z | Taxicab |
Common restrictions
| Code | Restriction |
|---|---|
| B | Must wear corrective lenses |
| C | Mechanical aid or compensatory device required |
| D | Prosthetic aid must be used while driving |
| F | Vehicle must have outside rearview mirrors |
| G | Daylight driving only |
| J | Any other restriction the division deems necessary |
| 6 | Only roads with a posted limit of 40 mph or less |
| 7 | Automatic transmission only |
Motorcycle and ATV restrictions
| Code | Restriction |
|---|---|
| 2 | Motorcycle of 249 cc or less |
| 3 | Motorcycle of 649 cc or less |
| 5 | Motorcycle of 90 cc or less |
| U | Three-wheeled motorcycles only |
| 4 | Street-legal ATV only |
CDL restriction codes:
- E: no commercial vehicle with a manual transmission
- K: intrastate operation of commercial vehicles only
- L: no vehicles with air brakes; Z: no CMV with non-fully equipped air brakes
- M: no passengers in a Class A bus; N: no passengers in a Class A or B bus
- O: no commercial vehicle equipped with a tractor trailer
- P: school bus/passenger endorsement holder may not carry passengers
- V: FMCSA medical variance issued
Know the rule
You need a motorcycle endorsement to ride a motorcycle. The fine for riding without one has increased, but the court waives it if you get the endorsement within 30 days.
Handbook p. 4 ↗Endorsement fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle endorsement | $18 |
| Taxi endorsement | $14 |
| CDL endorsements | $9 |
Put it into practice
Your license shows restrictions B and 7. You must wear your glasses or contacts every time you drive, and you may only drive vehicles with an automatic transmission.