Driver License Endorsement and Restriction Codes
License Endorsement Codes
Endorsements give you extra driving privileges. License endorsement codes are printed on the front of your license on the line under the "Expiration date" field, after the letter "E". A description of any endorsements you have is printed on the back of your photo license document. See sample license documents for endorsement code placement.
| Code | Endorsement |
|---|---|
| F | Farm Class A Vehicles |
| G | Farm Class B Vehicles |
| H | Hazardous Materials |
| M | Metal Coil |
| N | Tank Vehicles |
| P | Passenger Transport |
| R | Recreational Vehicles GVWR over 26,000 lbs. |
| S | School Bus |
| T | Doubles/Triples |
| W | Tow Truck |
| X | Tank/Hazmat |
License Restriction Codes
for Non-Commercial and Commercial Drivers
License restrictions explain your driving limitations. License restriction codes are printed on the front of your license on the line under the "Expiration date" and "E" Endorsement Fields, after the letter "R". A description of any restrictions you have is printed on the back of your photo license document. See sample license documents for restriction code placement.
| Code | License Restriction |
|---|---|
| A | Accel Left of Brake |
| A1 | Temporary Visitor |
| A2 | Problem Driver (Class D Only) |
| A3 | Med Cert Exemption (Commercial Class Only) |
| A4 | Ignition Interlock Device (The interlock device is not required in a motor vehicle owned by the licensee's employer if the vehicle is used in the course of the licensee's employment. The employer must consent to the use of the vehicle without the device.) |
| B | Corrective Lenses |
| C | Mechanical Aid |
| D | Prosthetic Device |
| E | No Manual Transmission Equipped CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| E1 | Automatic Transmission |
| F | Outside Mirrors |
| F1 | Hearing Aid or Full-View Mirror |
| G | Daylight Driving Only |
| H | Limited to Employment |
| I | Limited Use Auto MAX 40 MPH |
| I1 | Limited Use MCY MAX 40 MPH (Motorcycle Class Only) |
| I2 | Limited Use MCY MAX 30 MPH (Motorcycle Class Only) |
| I3 | Limited Use MCY MAX 20 MPH (Motorcycle Class Only) |
| I4 | Three Wheel MCY (Motorcycle Class Only) |
| K | CDL Intrastate (No operation outside NYS for commerce) Only (Commercial Class Only) |
| L | No Airbrake Equipped CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| L1 | No Airbrake Equipped Class A CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| L2 | No Airbrake Equipped Class B CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| M | No Class A Passenger VEH (Commercial Class Only) |
| N | No Class A and B Passenger Veh (Commercial Class Only) |
| N1 | No Vehicle Designed for 15 or More Adult Passengers (Commercial Class Only) |
| N2 | No Vehicle Designed for 8 or More Adult Passengers (Commercial Class Only) |
| O | No Tractor/Trailer CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| O1 | No Tractor/Trailer CMV/Truck Not Over 26,000 GVWR (Commercial Class Only) |
| O2 | No Tractor/Trailer CMV/Truck Not Over 18,000 GVWR (Commercial Class Only) |
| P | No Passengers in CMV Bus (Commercial Learner Permit Only) |
| P1 | Power Brakes |
| Q | Power Steering |
| R | Built Up Seat/Ped/Shoe |
| U | Hand-Operated Brake |
| V | Medical Variance (Commercial Class Only) |
| V1 | Foot Oper Parking Brake |
| W | No Vehicle Over 18,000 lbs |
| X | No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle (Commercial Learner Permit Only) |
| X1 | Full Hand Control |
| Y | Shoulder Harness Use |
| Z | No Full Airbrake Equipped CMV (Commercial Class Only) |
| Z1 | Wheel Spinner |
| 4 | Telescopic Lens 4 |
| 5 | No Limited Access Rds |