Beltz Law Group
List of Texas Driver License Restrictions
lately we have been getting a lot of calls about certain driver license restrictions. Most restrictions are considered moving violations if a ticket is issued. That is why it is important to understand the restriction and not violate it if at all possible. A complete list of driver license restrictions is listed below for your review. If you would like to discuss a driver license restriction ticket with our experienced Dallas ticket attorneys, feel free to contact our office today at 214-321-4105.
The chart below describes the most common types of restrictions that may be placed on a driver license:
|
Restriction Code |
Description |
|---|---|
| A | With corrective lenses |
| B | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older must be in the front seat |
| C | Daytime driving only |
| D | Speed not to exceed 45 mph |
| E | No manual transmission equipped CMV |
| F | Must hold valid learner license to MM/DD/YY |
| G | TRC 545.424 applies until MM/DD/YY |
| H | Vehicle not to exceed 26,000 lbs. GVWR |
| I | Motorcycle not to exceed 250cc |
| J | Licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight |
| K | Intrastate only |
| L | No air brake equipped CMV |
| M | No Class A passenger vehicle |
| N | No Class A and B passenger vehicle |
| O | No tractor-trailer CMV |
| P | Stated on license |
| Q | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class B) |
| R | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class C) |
| S | Outside rearview mirror or hearing aid |
| T | Automatic transmission |
| U | Applicable prosthetic devices |
| V | Medical variance documents required |
| W | Power steering |
| X | No cargo in CMV tank vehicle |
| Y | Valid Texas vision or limb waiver required |
| Z | No full air brake equipped CMV |
| P1 | For Class M TRC 545.424 until MM/DD/YY |
| P2 | To/from work/school |
| P3 | To/from work |
| P4 | To/from school |
| P5 | To/from work/school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P6 | To/from work or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P7 | To/from school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P8 | With telescopic lens |
| P9 | LOFS 21 or over, bus only |
| P10 | LOFS 21 or over, school bus only |
| P11 | Bus not to exceed 26,000 GVWR |
| P12 | Passenger CMVs restricted to Class C only |
| P13 | LOFS 21 or over in vehicle equip with airbrake |
| P14 | Operation Class B exempt vehicle authorized |
| P15 | Operation Class A exempt vehicle authorized |
| P16 | If CMV, school buses (interstate) |
| P17 | If CMV, government vehicles (interstate) |
| P18 | If CMV, only transporting personal property (interstate) |
| P19 | If CMV, transporting corpse/sick/injure (interstate) |
| P20 | If CMV, privately transporting passengers (interstate) |
| P21 | If CMV, fire/rescue (interstate) |
| P22 | If CMV, intra-city zone drivers (interstate) |
| P23 | If CMV, custom harvesting (interstate) |
| P24 | If CMV, transporting bees/hives (interstate) |
| P25 | If CMV, use in oil/water well service/drill |
| P26 | If CMV, for operation of mobile crane |
| P27 | HME Expiration Date MM/DD/YY |
| P28 | FRSI CDL valid MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY |
| P29 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt B vehicles |
| P30 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt A vehicles |
| P31 | Class C only; no taxi/bus/emergency vehicle |
| P32 | Other |
| P33 | No passengers in CMV bus |
| P34 | No express or highway driving |
| P35 | Restricted to operation of three–wheeled MC |
| P36 | Moped |
| P37 | Occ/Essent need DL-no CMV–see court ordr |
| P38 | Applicable vehicle devices |
| P39 | Ignition Interlock required |
| P40 | Vehicle not to exceed Class C |
