| Driver License Classes, Endorsements & Restrictions |
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This page provides the following information:
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| Driver License Classes |
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DMV issues the following driver license classifications:
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Classification
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Vehicles That May Be Operated
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Class A Commercial
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May drive any vehicle or combination of vehicles with the proper endorsements.
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Class B Commercial
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May drive any single vehicle with the proper endorsements. May tow a trailer up to 10,000 pounds GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). If the trailer has a loaded weight of more than 10,000 pounds, the gross weight of the combination (Towing vehicle and trailer) must be less than 26,000 pounds.
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Class C Commercial
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May drive any single vehicle, which does not weigh more than 26,000 pounds with the proper endorsements.
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Class C
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May drive any single vehicle weighing less than 26,000 pounds and which is designed to carry less than 16 passengers (including driver). May tow another vehicle with a loaded weight of less than 10,000 pounds. Total combined weight cannot exceed 26,000 pounds. May operate a moped. Firefighters operating emergency fire vehicles are also included in this class.
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Class C Restricted
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Licensed to operate a moped, or person has a student permit, emergency permit, or disabled golf cart permit. This license type is displayed on the record as a Class C with a restriction code (2, 3, 4, 5, and sometimes J, as applicable).
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| Driver License Endorsements |
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DMV issues the following driver license endorsements:
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Code
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Endorsement
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H
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Any vehicle which carries hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that requires placards.
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Motorcycle endorsement for any motorcycle regardless of engine displacement.
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Motorcycle endorsement for motorcycles with engine displacements of 499cc’s or less (No longer used but may still appear on some records).
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N
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Tank vehicles designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank that is either permanently or temporarily attached to a vehicle or chassis. Does not include portable tanks with a rated capacity of less than 1,000 gallons.
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P
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Passenger vehicles designed to carry 16 or more persons, including the driver.
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Q
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Moped (No longer used but may still appear on some records).
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S
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School bus used to transport students to/from school or school events.
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T
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Double/triple trailers allowed.
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X
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Combined hazardous materials/tank endorsement.
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Farm endorsement (Class A).
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Click here for more information about commercial driver license endorsements.
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| Driver License Restrictions |
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DMV issues the following driver license restrictions:
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Restriction
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B
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Corrective Lenses
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D
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Anatomical Donor
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E
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Automatic Transmission
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F
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Outside Mirror
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G
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Daylight Driving Only
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J
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Other (i.e. Hardship Permit, Driver Improvement Restriction, etc.)
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K
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CDL Intrastate Only
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L
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Vehicle Without Air Brakes
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M
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No Class A Passenger Vehicles
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N
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No Class A or B Passenger Vehicles
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R
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Hand Controls
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S
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Turn Signals
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U
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Prosthetic Aid
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V
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Emancipated Minor
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1
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School Bus Weight On DOE Certificate (No longer used)
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2
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Emergency Permit
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3
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Student Permit
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4
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Golf Cart Permit
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Moped Only
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Click here for more information about commercial driver license restrictions.
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| Related Information |
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Additional information that may be relevant includes:
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